Editorial
Management of a patient with asymptomatic valvular heart disease
1Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum
Anatol J Cardiol 2009; 9(): 17-24 PubMed ID: 19581152
Abstract
Early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up are important in patients with asymptomatic valvular heart disease. Echocardiography is a valuable tool in this respect. In this review, the management of asymptomatic patients with valvular heart diseases is summarized according to the new guidelines.
Keywords: Valvular heart disease, asymptomatic