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[Update Valvular Heart Disease: Heart Team Decision-Making Based on Patient Examples]
Alain M Bernheim1, Raban V Jeger1, Omer Dzemali2,3
1Herzzentrum Triemli, Klinik für Kardiologie, Stadtspital Zürich Triemli, Zürich, Schweiz.
Praxis
|August 26, 2023
Summary
Mitral regurgitation and aortic stenosis are common heart valve diseases, especially in older adults. This article reviews guideline-conform heart team decisions for managing these conditions using patient examples.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Interventional Cardiology
Context:
- Mitral regurgitation and aortic stenosis are prevalent in Europe, increasing with age.
- These conditions significantly impact patient quality of life and prognosis.
- An aging population and comorbidities present growing healthcare challenges.
Purpose:
- To provide an overview of guideline-conform heart team decisions.
- To illustrate therapeutic strategies using patient case examples.
- To inform interdisciplinary heart team discussions.
Summary:
- Focuses on the management of mitral regurgitation and aortic stenosis.
- Discusses both surgical and catheter-based treatment options.
- Emphasizes individualized patient care through heart team collaboration.
Impact:
- Aims to optimize treatment strategies for valvular heart disease.
- Supports evidence-based decision-making in complex cardiac cases.
- Contributes to improved patient outcomes in valvular interventions.
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