Aortic Valve Stenosis

Coronary artery disease in those with aortic valve stenosis

Review article in Heart 2025

Chapter 9: Aortic Valve Disease

• Section 9.1: Aortic Stenosis and Regurgitation

  • 9.1.1: Aortic Stenosis Etiology
    • Degenerative calcific stenosis
    • Congenital bicuspid valve
    • Rheumatic fever
  • 9.1.2: Aortic Regurgitation Etiology
    • Aortic root dilation
    • Infective endocarditis
  • 9.1.3: Echocardiographic Assessment
    • Valve area and mean gradient
    • Jet width and regurgitant volume

• Section 9.2: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

  • 9.2.1: Patient Selection
    • Heart team evaluation
    • Risk scores (STS score)
  • 9.2.2: Procedure and Outcomes
    • Transfemoral vs. alternative access
    • Complications (paravalvular leak, conduction abnormalities)

• Section 9.3: Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)

  • 9.3.1: Indications
    • Symptomatic severe AS
    • Concomitant coronary artery disease
  • 9.3.2: Surgical Techniques
    • Stented vs. stentless valves
    • Aortic root replacement