International Journal of Cardiology is a transformative journal.. It accounts for 35% of moderate to severe native valve diseases and is most often degenerative in pathogenesis. The International Journal of Cardiology is devoted to cardiology in the broadest sense.Both basic research and clinical papers can be submitted. The new surgical journal seeks high-quality case reports, small case series, novel techniques, and innovations in all aspects of vascular disease, including arterial and venous pathology, trauma, arteriovenous malformations, Patients with a first-time diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis (AS) (aortic valve area [AVA] 1 cm 2, time 0) with at least 1 echocardiogram before the diagnosis were evaluated within 10 years prior. Pulmonic stenosis is a defect of the pulmonic valve in which the valve is stiffened, causing an obstruction to flow. Patients may be asymptomatic in a setting of non-severe stenosis. 1 AS has an estimated prevalence of 7.6 million among adults >75 years of age in North America and Europe. Any severe aortic stenosis patients who are experiencing symptoms can be considered for TAVR. New Journal Launched! Varies accordingly to the degree of stenosis and the associated abnormalities. There are many ways to calculate the valve area of aortic stenosis. Children and adults can present with angina pectoris and leg claudication. Usually above 50 years of age or in conditions of impaired relaxation, in the absence of mitral stenosis or other causes of elevated LA pressure. 1 Although current guidelines recommend aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients with symptomatic severe AS or evidence of left ventricular dysfunction (left ventricular ejection fraction [LVEF] <50%), there is growing evidence The management of low-flow low-gradient (LG) severe aortic stenosis (SAS) with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction requires careful confirmation of stenosis severity. Annals of Vascular Surgery: Brief Reports and Innovations is a gold open access journal launched by Annals of Vascular Surgery. Severe aortic stenosis: For the use of the Sapien or CoreValve devices, severe aortic stenosis is defined by the presence of one or more of the following criteria: * An aortic valve area of less than or equal to 1 cm2 * An aortic valve Transcranial Doppler can be used to screen for intra-cranial stenosis. The aortic knob or knuckle refers to the frontal chest x-ray appearance of the distal aortic arch as it curves posterolaterally to continue as the descending thoracic aorta.It appears as a laterally-projecting bulge, as the medial aspect of the aorta cannot be seen separate from the mediastinum.It forms the superior border of the left cardiomediastinal contour. A severe aortic stenosis diagnosis doesnt mean its time to slow down. The timing of intervention in aortic stenosis (AS) is crucial. The Official Publication of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation brings readers essential scholarly and timely information in the field of cardiopulmonary transplantation, mechanical and biological Introduction. TAVR can help you take control of your disease and your life. The incidence of aortic valve disease increases with age; one in eight people over the age of 75 have moderate to severe valvular heart disease. Some have used a peak systolic velocity of >100 cm/sec to diagnose a stenosis >50%. It is evident that severe AS is associated with poor survival when left untreated. Aortic valve area calculation is an indirect method of determining the area of the aortic valve (aortic valve area).The calculated aortic valve orifice area is currently one of the measures for evaluating the severity of aortic stenosis.A valve area of less than 1.0 cm 2 is considered to be severe aortic stenosis.. 2 With an aging population, its prevalence is expected to increase in It provides patients with a clinically proven, minimally invasive solution that is designed to deliver long-term relief from the leg and back pain associated with LSS. Aortic valve stenosis is the most common type of valvular heart disease in the elderly. The mission of Urology , the "Gold Journal," is to provide practical, timely, and relevant clinical and scientific information to physicians and researchers practicing the art of urology worldwide; to promote equity and diversity among authors, reviewers, and editors; to provide a platform for discussion of current ideas in urologic education, patient engagement, Also, there are no widely accepted duplex ultrasonography criteria for the diagnosis of vertebral artery stenosis. Pulmonic stenosis is also present in adults, usually in conjunction with severe cardiac structural diseases. The journal serves the interest of both practicing clinicians and researchers. The mission of Urology , the "Gold Journal," is to provide practical, timely, and relevant clinical and scientific information to physicians and researchers practicing the art of urology worldwide; to promote equity and diversity among authors, reviewers, and editors; to provide a platform for discussion of current ideas in urologic education, patient engagement, The This disease is typically congenital, benign, and diagnosed in pediatric patients with potentially curative treatments. Luckily, the less invasive TAVR procedure is an option for more patients than ever before. Setting the Standard of Care for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS) The Vertiflex Procedure is redefining the treatment of LSS for patients. Also, abnormal waveforms in the mid-artery can suggest a more proximal problem: [1] The natural history of aortic stenosis usually begins with an asymptomatic period with the development of symptoms once the valve is Learn more about APCs and our commitment to OA.. Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most prevalent valvular heart disease. The Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography(JASE) brings physicians and sonographers peer-reviewed original investigations and state-of-the-art review articles that cover conventional clinical applications of cardiovascular ultrasound, as well as newer techniques with emerging clinical applications.These include three-dimensional echocardiography, strain Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has matured into a standard treatment option for patients with severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis (AS) across the whole spectrum of risk. A forum that includes all aspects of pre-clinical and clinical science of the failing heart and lung. The advances in the interventional treatment of AS raise the question of which patients with severe AS should be referred to surgery. The severity criteria for aortic stenosis (AS) have evolved over the last 50 years.