Question

A 72-year-old with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AVA 0.7 cm²) asks about definitive therapy. What do valve guidelines recommend?

Accepted Answer

Aortic valve replacement (SAVR/TAVR) given symptomatic severe AS

Answer

Medical therapy alone unless LV EF <30%

Answer

Balloon valvotomy as preferred therapy

Answer

Delay intervention until syncope recurs

Answer

Start beta-blockers and observe

Practice question

A 72-year-old with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AVA 0.7 cm²) asks about definitive therapy. What do valve guidelines recommend?