Valvular Heart Disease: New Concepts in Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approaches
Mackram F. Eleid, Vuyisile T. Nkomo, Sorin V. Pislaru, Bernard J. Gersh
Abstract
This review discusses recent advancements in the field of valvular heart disease. Topics covered include recognition of the impact of atrial fibrillation on development and assessment of valvular disease, strategies for global prevention of rheumatic heart disease, understanding and management of secondary mitral regurgitation, the updated classification of bicuspid aortic valve disease, recognition of heightened cardiovascular risk associated with moderate aortic stenosis, and a growing armamentarium of transcatheter therapies.
Topics & Concepts
Medicinevalvular heart diseaseAtrial fibrillationCardiologyStenosisBicuspid aortic valveInternal medicineDiseaseRegurgitation (circulation)Heart diseaseMitral regurgitationIntensive care medicineCardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesCardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments