Stress Testing in Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis. Issue 20 (16th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Redfors, Björn; Pibarot, Philippe; Gillam, Linda D.; Burkhoff, Daniel; Bax, Jeroen J.; Lindman, Brian R.; Bonow, Robert O.; O'Gara, Patrick T.; Leon, Martin B.; Généreux, Philippe
• Is Part Of: Circulation. Volume 135:Issue 20(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-05-16
• Subjects: aortic stenosis -- aortic valve -- aortic valve replacement -- exercise test -- stress test -- prognosis; Blood -- Circulation -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Blood Circulation; Cardiovascular System; Vascular Diseases; 616.1
• DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.116.025457
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0009-7322

Abstract

Abstract : Aortic stenosis is 1 of the most common heart valve diseases among adults. When symptoms develop, prognosis is poor, and current guidelines recommend prompt aortic valve replacement. Depending of the severity of the aortic stenosis and the presence of concomitant heart disease and medical comorbidities, stress testing represents a reasonable strategy to help better risk stratify asymptomatic patients. The present report provides a comprehensive review of the current available data on stress testing in aortic stenosis and subsequently summarizes its potential for guiding the optimal timing of aortic valve replacement. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text.