Abstract
Aortic valve disease imparts a pressure or volume overload on the left ventricle (LV). If this load is severe and prolonged, it eventually leads to LV damage, congestive heart failure (CHF), and death. These mechanical problems ultimately require mechanical correction in the form of valve replacement or repair, and the timing and types of mechanical therapy will be the main thrusts of this article.
MeSH terms
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Aortic Valve / physiopathology
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Aortic Valve / surgery*
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / complications
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / physiopathology
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
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Aortic Valve Stenosis / complications
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Aortic Valve Stenosis / physiopathology
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Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
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Disease Progression
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Heart Valve Prosthesis
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Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation* / instrumentation
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Humans
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Patient Selection
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Time Factors
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Treatment Outcome