[HSF] Low Gradient Aortic Stenosis with very Poor LV Function

[Nasser F. Abou'Seada]

Hal
would you operate for a low gradient AS in such an age per se ?
with such calcific ascending aorta and arch, would you consider a
highly demanding procedure in such an age?
I guess the answer resides in whether the symptoms can be relieved
medically or not. Surely Surgery would not be with-hold from someone
who NEEDS it. you are the one who makes the argument.

NFA

On 5/12/07, Hgrmd at aol.com <Hgrmd at aol.com> wrote:
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Nasser  F.  Abou'Seada,
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