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Review
. 2005 Nov;91(11):1483-8.
doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.056176.

Aortic stenosis: medical and surgical management

Helmut Baumgartner  1
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Review

Aortic stenosis: medical and surgical management

Helmut Baumgartner. Heart. 2005 Nov.
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Stepwise approach to the management of patients with aortic stenosis. *Raised plasma concentrations of neurohormones may become an independent indication for surgery when confirmed by further studies and then may step up in the decision algorithm. Their serial measurement at follow up visits may be helpful. LV, left ventricle.
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