What is the treatment for aortic valve calcification?
Patient: i am 72 yers old male normal blood presssure, no diabitis never had any surgery. per cardilogist i have aortic valve calsification (stenosis) jan. 2010. twice i visited. per dr's advice i need heart cath to check aerotiv valve calsification. what is your advice? should i go ahed for heart cath? Doctor: Hello,Yes definitely, because to guide for further treatment that is a must. In valvular disease, we have to know how much is pressure and velocity of blood at a particular point, based on that it decided you need surgery or medical management.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,Dr. Puneet Mahajan