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World J Cardiol. Feb 26, 2016; 8(2): 192-200
Published online Feb 26, 2016. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v8.i2.192
Diagnosis and management of patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis
Minako Katayama, Hari P Chaliki
Minako Katayama, Hari P Chaliki, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, United States
Author contributions: Katayama M and Chaliki HP wrote the paper.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Minako Katayama has received a research grant from American Heart Association Clinical Research Program (mentored by Hari P Chaliki) (13CRP17300021).
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Correspondence to: Hari P Chaliki, MD, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, 13400 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, United States. chaliki.hari@mayo.edu
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Received: June 27, 2015
Peer-review started: June 29, 2015
First decision: September 17, 2015
Revised: October 31, 2015
Accepted: December 1, 2015
Article in press: December 2, 2015
Published online: February 26, 2016
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Core tip: We focused on how to identify high-risk patients in asymptomatic aortic stenosis. Revised American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines and diagnostic testing for appropriate clinical decision making are discussed in this article.