11 Sep 2025
Management of aortic stenosis: what really matters before and after the procedure
Anchorperson:
P. Lemos
Summary
Aortic stenosis management is a lifetime strategy, not a one-time procedure. This session covers key decision-making factors, compares surgical and transcatheter options, and provides guidance on post-procedural care. Learn to individualise treatment based on age, anatomy, and risk, and plan interventions with the patient’s long-term trajectory in mind.
Learning Objectives
- To identify the most important issues in treatment decision-making in an aortic stenosis patient
- To learn pros and cons of surgical and transcatheter treatment of aortic stenosis
- To know how to manage a post-operative aortic stenosis patient