AHA 2021: Early heart valve surgery could benefit asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis patients

Persons diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, but without symptoms or need of symptom relief, could benefit from early aortic valve replacement surgery since it reduces the risk of death, heart attack, stroke and heart failure. Researchers from the AVATAR trial reported this finding on Nov.13, 2021 at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2021. The study was also published simultaneously […]