The American journal of geriatric cardiology
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Am J Geriatr Cardiol · Nov 2007
ReviewEchocardiographic assessment of aortic stenosis in the elderly.
Aortic stenosis is one of the most common valvular conditions affecting the elderly population. This article reviews the echocardiographic assessment of aortic stenosis in the elderly including the advantages and limitations of different modalities and the potential role of 3-dimensional echocardiography in this special population.