NEWS FOR AORTIC STENOSIS PATIENTS. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR,  SEE IF IT RIGHT FOR YOU.

THE KUHNS REPORT

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Heart valve information that may be of interest  to the reader. Let's talk, Aortic stenosis. It can be a very  concerning and serious condition. What Aortic stenosis relates to is that the opening of the aortic valve in the heart has narrowed significantly and the valve is no longer able to perform normally. Some individuals with this condition often want to take a wait and see approach if their symptoms  are not severe, rather than have valve replacement surgery.  However, studies have found that waiting can and will increase the risk of sudden cardiac death and congestive heart failure.

Currently, a new study in the American Journal of Cardiology came up with the recommendation of replacing an asymptomatic aortic valve by using the minimal invasive procedure referred to as TAVR, (transcatheter aortic valve replacement.) I would suggest patients with the condition of aortic stenosis do check with their doctor as to merits, benefits, and advantages of this procedure over others that may be currently available. And, that's my opinion. I suggest you review all available data, consult with you physician, and come to your own conclusion. You decide.

BRADLEY W. KUHNS, Ph.D., O.M.D.

Doctor Kuhns can be reached by email at:

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