Key result
Comprehensive geriatric assessment supports conservative management and longevity in high-risk severe aortic stenosis.
Why the study?
Elderly patients with valvular heart diseases often have comorbidities that significantly reduce functional activity and quality of life, requiring careful management.
Case Report (n=1)
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A multidisciplinary approach is important in the management of geriatric patients with aortic stenosis and comorbidities, taking into account their functional resources.
The present article describes a clinical case as an example of compiled treatment of a geriatric comorbid patient with aortic stenosis. The case mentioned in this article enhances and underlines the meaning of multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of such patients according to the contemporary and actual standpoints of geriatrics. Elderly patients are often reported to have comorbidities including valvular heart diseases which might be regarded as one of the most significant reasons for functional activity decrease and lower quality of life of an elderly patient. Meanwhile, it is necessary to admit that functional resources of some patients are very high. It must be taken into consideration when choosing the disease management.
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Frolova et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Aortic stenosis (n=1). Comprehensive geriatric assessment and conservative management was evaluated.
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