medication treatment for aortic stenosis
A new type of medication can lead to an improvement in the aortic valve narrowing. Treatment based on raising high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the so-called good cholesterol level in patients suffering from aortic valve stenosis, could potentially transform the treatment approach of this disease, notably by avoiding open heart surgery.
Medicines aren't used to treat aortic valve stenosis. But you may need medicines to prevent and treat complications from the condition. Or you may need to take medicines if you have your valve replaced. If you have an artificial valve, you may need: Blood thinners. You may take a blood thinner to prevent blood clots.
Echocardiography is recommended in patients with classic symptoms of aortic stenosis. accompanied by a systolic murmur and in asymptomatic patients with a grade 3/6 or louder. systolic murmur. C 19. Aortic valve replacement is the only effective treatment for patients with severe symptomatic. aortic stenosis. B 25, 26. Watchful waiting is recommended for most patients with asymptomatic aortic stenosis, including those with severe disease. B 28, 30, 31.