%0 Journal Article
%T Aortic Stenosis Diagnosis and Management Approach
%A Maiar N. Hijazi
%A Afnan M. Alqarni
%A Ohood A. Assiri
%A Ghada A. Alonazi
%A Ayman F. Almazyad
%A Hind R.A. Alharbi
%A Yassir M. Darwish
%A Ghaday I. Alyamani
%A Sarah N. Aldawish
%A Heba J. Mominkhan
%A Sadaqah M. Wazzan
%A Mohammed A. Alzahrani
%J Archives of Pharmacy Practice
%@ 2320-5210
%D 2019
%V 10
%N 4
%P 71-74
%X Background: Aortic stenosis (AS) is defined as an obstruction of the blood flow across aortic valve. It’s a common global medical problem that affects elderly population which has hemodynamic consequences and high mortality that reaches 25% in the first year for the symptomatic patients with moderate AS and 50% in two years. It results in the use of significant healthcare resources, with high morbidity particularly in cases of delayed diagnosis and proper management. Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the diagnostic and management strategies of Aortic stenosis. Methods:  PubMed database was used for articles’ selection using the following keywords: Aortic Stenosis, its Evaluation, Management, and Diagnosis. Conclusion: When aortic stenosis is diagnosed, the clinician should educate their patients about the disease and explain different approaches for its treatment to aid the patient in choosing a suitable SAVR or TAVR approach. This would best be done when considering the multiple factors of stenosis severity, medical and surgical history and co-morbid diseases.
%U https://archivepp.com/article/aortic-stenosis-diagnosis-and-management-approach