Heart failure in aortic stenosis -- improving diagnosis and treatment

Article Abstract:

The physiology of heart failure in patients with aortic valve stenosis is reviewed. These patients should have the valve replaced as soon as they can be stabilized. Aortic valve stenosis is a hardening of one of the heart valves that prevents it from functioning properly.

Care and treatment, Causes of, Aortic valve stenosis

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Diastolic heart failure-abnormalities in active relaxation and passive stiffness of the left ventricle

Article Abstract:

Patients with signs and symptoms of heart failure and a normal left ventricular ejection fraction have diastolic heart failure. These patients have significant abnormalities in active relaxation and passive stiffness.

United States, Health aspects, Development and progression, Heart ventricle, Left, Left heart ventricle

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Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and diastolic heart failure

Article Abstract:

The clinical and pathophysiologic features of diastolic dysfunction are described. An approach to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diastolic heart failure is presented.

Science & research, Medical Instruments and Supplies, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Cardiac Assist Pumps, Research, Congestive heart failure, Cardiac output, Heart murmurs, Heart assist devices

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