We report our experience with asymptomatic valvar aortic stenosis diagnosed during infancy. During the period between November 1, 1986 and October 31, 1992 a total of 13 infants were diagnosed with asymptomatic aortic stenosis, 5 of whom showed rapid progression over the first 2 years of life. Two of these asymptomatic infants had severe aortic stenosis by 2 months of age, requiring intervention. We agree that aortic stenosis is a progressive lesion even in mild cases, but we emphasize the need for close clinical and echocardiographic follow-up of these asymptomatic children during infancy to prevent congestive heart failure and sudden death.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ETSU/oai:dc.etsu.edu:etsu-works-14112 |
| Date | 01 January 1997 |
| Creators | Anand, R., Mehta, A. V. |
| Publisher | Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University |
| Source Sets | East Tennessee State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Source | ETSU Faculty Works |
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