Table 1 Findings associated to a faster progression of the aortic stenosis. The authors of the studies documented three subgroups of risk factors related to a faster progression: Patient-related; Hemodynamic-related; Valve-related.
From: Epidemiology and cardiovascular risk factors of aortic stenosis
Patient-related | |
|---|---|
Older age | |
Smoking | |
Hypertension | |
Obesity/diabetes | |
Lipid abnormalities | |
Chronic renal failure | |
Symptoms appearance or worsening | |
Concomitant coronary artery disease | |
Hemodynamic-related | |
Left ventricular systolic dysfunction and/or low cardiac output | |
Hemodynamic changes during exercise | |
Dialysis | |
Valve-related | |
Bicuspid valve | |
Degenerative aortic stenosis | |
Valve calcification and regurgitation | |
Mild-moderate stenosis at initial presentation | |