JACC - "Initial Surgical Versus Conservative Strategies in Patients With Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis"

"Initial Surgical Versus Conservative Strategies in Patients With Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis"

"Conclusions  The long-term outcome of asymptomatic patients with severe AS was dismal when managed conservatively in this real-world analysis and might be substantially improved by an initial AVR strategy. (Contemporary Outcomes After Surgery and Medical Treatment in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis Registry; UMIN000012140)"

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