Question

A 69-year-old with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis (valve area 0.7 cm²), LVEF 55%, high surgical risk. What is the recommended definitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

TAVR is reasonable

Answer

Medical management only

Answer

Balloon valvuloplasty as destination therapy

Answer

SAVR mandatory regardless of risk

Answer

No intervention unless EF <50%

Practice question

A 69-year-old with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis (valve area 0.7 cm²), LVEF 55%, high surgical risk. What is the recommended definitive therapy?