Why the study?
The mortality risk of patients with moderate aortic stenosis is not well known, although recent studies suggest it may negatively affect prognosis.
Does moderate aortic stenosis increase all-cause mortality compared to controls?
Does moderate aortic stenosis increase all-cause mortality compared to controls?
Moderate aortic stenosis is associated with significantly higher all-cause mortality compared to controls up to 5 years of follow-up, indicating it is not a benign condition.
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Moderate AS carries substantial mortality; leaves open whether early intervention improves outcomes in selected patients.
Morelli et al. (2022) studied this question.
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