Advantages of an Early Aortic Valve Replacement

Research suggests that replacing or repairing a stenotic aortic valve may have greater long-term benefits for patients, even if there are no symptoms.

Published: January 5, 2016

Aortic valve stenosis, like most other cardiac conditions, is usually treated with a watch-and-wait approach that saves surgery as a last resort. Studies now suggest, however, that replacing or repairing a stenotic aortic valve before the ultimate level of severity has huge advantages. Using a stress test, doctors can evaluate the progression of aortic valve stenosis and determine what the best treatment is.