Carotid artery stenosis is one of the major causes of acute ischaemic stroke, accounting for approximately 20% of cases.

This paper reviews the contemporary management of aortic stenosis, including signs and symptoms, echocardiography and decision making.

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.

Calcium score has been shown to convincingly predict future cardiovascular risk in the asymptomatic population.

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.