Assessing Optimal Blood Pressure in Patients with Asymptomatic Aortic Valve Stenosis: The SEAS Study -

Assessing Optimal Blood Pressure in Patients with Asymptomatic Aortic Valve Stenosis: The SEAS Study
Information type: Other primary research
Source: Circulation Research
Specialities: Cardiovascular system disorders
Summary
Analysis (n=1767) found optimal blood pressure seems to be systolic 130-139 mmHg and diastolic 70-90 mmHg in these patients with asymptomatic aortic valve stenosis and no manifest atherosclerotic disease or diabetes.
UKMi comment
An accompany editorial discusses the management of hypertension in patients with mild to moderate aortic stenosis.
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