Aortic stenosis presenting with predominant right heart failure.
Two cases of severe aortic stenosis presenting with pure right heart failure and unimpressive cardiac murmurs are reported. Both responded well to aortic valve replacement. The mechanism of right heart failure is discussed as is the need for urgent surgery.
D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged