What would be the utility of calcium scoring for the evaluation of low-flow low-gradient aortic stenosis, and what cut-off values typically fall within the severe range?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Echo findings can be equivocal in as many as 40% of patients. Multiple studies have demonstrated a good correlation of calcium score and the severity of AS. A calcium score of 1300 in females and 2000 in men are defined cutoffs. In low flow low gradient AS with diminished EF a dobutamine echo should...
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at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Good points. In our practice, we do encounter pati...
at Swedish Medical Center Edmonds Yes. But those ca scores “show a good correl...
Good points. In our practice, we do encounter pati...
Yes. But those ca scores “show a good correl...