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- Title
Value and limitations of aortic valve resistance with particular consideration of low flow–low gradient aortic stenosis: an in vitro study.
- Authors
Mascherbauer, Julia; Schima, Heinrich; Rosenhek, Raphael; Czerny, Martin; Maurer, Gerald; Baumgartner, Helmut
- Abstract
Background The calculation of valve resistance (R) rather than aortic valve area (AVA) has been proposed for the assessment of aortic stenosis (AS), based on the claim that it is less flow-dependent. Even more importantly, valve resistance has been reported to distinguish between truly severe and “pseudosevere” AS in patients with low cardiac output. However, the diagnostic value of valve resistance remains controversial.
- Publication
European Heart Journal, 2004, Vol 25, Issue 9, p787
- ISSN
0195-668X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.ehj.2004.02.011