This episode discusses undertreatment of aortic stenosis, one of the most common and serious – but undertreated – heart valve diseases. Hear from two experts on the subject: Dr. Brian Lindman, M.D., MSCI, medical director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dr. Sammy Elmariah, M.D., MPH, chief of interventional cardiology at UCSF Health. Tune in to learn about the consequences of undertreating aortic stenosis, potential solutions, and more. This episode is sponsored by the American Heart Association.
Summary
Why Undertreatment of Aortic Stenosis is a Serious Concern
Aortic stenosis is one of the most common heart valve diseases, but it is also one of the most undertreated. In this episode, Dr. Brian Lindman and Dr. Sammy Elmariah discuss the consequences of undertreating aortic stenosis, potential solutions, and more.
The Consequences of Undertreating Aortic Stenosis
Undertreatment of aortic stenosis can lead to serious health consequences. Dr. Eria discussed the results of a study that found only 50% of patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis actually received an AVR. Those who did not receive an AVR had a significantly worse survival rate.
Possible Reasons for Undertreatment
Dr. Lindman highlighted several reasons for undertreatment of aortic stenosis, including discordant aortic stenosis, ambiguity regarding symptoms, and lack of accountability for what happens upstream of a procedure.
Potential Solutions
Drs. Lindman and Elmariah are working on the Target Aortic Stenosis initiative to try to address the issue of undertreatment. Dr. Elmariah has also launched the DETECT-AS trial to remind physicians of the American Heart Association and ACC guidelines regarding the management of aortic stenosis.
Sponsored by the American Heart Association
This episode is sponsored by the American Heart Association, which is dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
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This episode aired on 12/20/2022 and can be listened here.
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