Aortic Stenosis Treatment, Pt. 2

Authors: Kenan W Yount, MD, MBA; Marissa Donatelle, MD
Credit/contact hours: .5
Estimated time to complete: 30 Minutes
Publication Date: November 29, 2021
Expiration date: November 29, 2027

$25.00

Description:

Severe aortic stenosis has a poor prognosis with intervention and there is currently a Class I indication to treat. The clinical challenge is determining the best mode of intervention. Currently there are three options: medical therapy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and open Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR).

You Will Learn

  • Describe the treatment options for aortic stenosis.
  • Given history, physical and test results, identify the best candidates for TAVR intervention.
  • Given history, physical and test results, identify the best candidates for SAVR intervention.

Method and medium:

Learners participate in the interactive learning modules by correctly answering multiple choice questions dispersed throughout. Learners will be prompted to try again, if a question is answered incorrectly.The course will open in a new tab – to exit the course, simply close the tab.

$25.00