V 1 and V 2max, which are easily obtainable, may be substituted in the above formula, although the use of VTI provides a greater accuracy. A simple ratio of VTI (LVOT) to VTI (aortic stenosis ...

Two-dimensional echocardiography can demonstrate a thickened aortic valve ... to note that the Gorlin formula was originally derived using patients with mitral stenosis and not aortic stenosis.

The echocardiogram can also quantify aortic stenosis severity ... It is important to note that the Gorlin formula was originally derived using patients with mitral stenosis and not aortic stenosis.

In asymptomatic patients with mild to moderate aortic stenosis, the survival is similar to age-matched controls. [1,16] The mainstay of medical treatment for these patients is simply appropriate ...

DAVID MONTGOMERY: Aortic stenosis is a tightening of one of the four major valves of the heart. The aortic valve is particularly important because the aortic valve is the gateway to the rest of ...