This paper reviews the contemporary management of aortic stenosis, including signs and symptoms, echocardiography and decision making.
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a percutaneous procedure that is now the recommended treatment for elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis who are suitable for intervention.
Carotid artery stenosis is one of the major causes of acute ischaemic stroke, accounting for approximately 20% of cases.
A boy aged eight weeks presented to a regional emergency department with 24 hours of worsening non-bilious vomiting after feeds and recurrent loose stools with mucus.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm remains one of the hallmark pathologies in vascular surgery and an area of intense research interest.
Managing cardiovascular risk factors is crucial for improving the overall survival of patients and the outcomes of future abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.