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Aortic Valve Replacement versus Conservative Treatment in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis: The AVATAR Trial

Abstract Background: Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) represents a class I indication in symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS). However, indications for early SAVR in asymptomatic patients with severe AS..

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Left ventricular twist predicts mortality in severe aortic stenosis

Abstract Objective Left ventricular (LV) twist is a major component of ventricular mechanics reflecting the helical orientation of cardiac fibres and compensating for afterload mismatch. However, it is not known whether..

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