Progressive Congenital Valvar Aortic Stenosis During Infancy: Five Cases
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1997
Description
We report our experience with asymptomatic valvar aortic stenosis diagnosed during infancy. During the period between November 1, 1986 and October 31, 1992 a total of 13 infants were diagnosed with asymptomatic aortic stenosis, 5 of whom showed rapid progression over the first 2 years of life. Two of these asymptomatic infants had severe aortic stenosis by 2 months of age, requiring intervention. We agree that aortic stenosis is a progressive lesion even in mild cases, but we emphasize the need for close clinical and echocardiographic follow-up of these asymptomatic children during infancy to prevent congestive heart failure and sudden death.
Citation Information
Anand, R.; and Mehta, A. V.. 1997. Progressive Congenital Valvar Aortic Stenosis During Infancy: Five Cases. Pediatric Cardiology. Vol.18(1). 35-37. https://doi.org/10.1007/s002469900105 PMID: 8960490 ISSN: 0172-0643