Update on indications for surgery in aortic insufficiency.
Aortic insufficiency is a valvular disease characterized by left ventricular volume overload. This article presents a logical approach for following up patients with aortic insufficiency and helps to determine the optimal timing for valve replacement. The various valve replacement techniques are discussed, and the specific benefits or risks associated with these procedures are described.
Hicks
George L
GL
University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, New York, NY 14642, USA. george_hicks@urmc.rochester.edu
Massey
H Todd
HT
D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011875:Radionuclide Angiography