In the absence of symptoms, the presence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction is pivotal in making treatment decisions for patients with aortic stenosis. Dr. Alper and colleagues explain the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying left ventricular dysfunction in patients with aortic stenosis and discuss the role of echocardiographic deformation parameters in monitoring disease progression and determining when aortic valve replacement should be performed.
- Alper Ozkan
- Samir Kapadia
- Thomas H. Marwick