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Figure 4 Suggested approach to evaluation of adults with severe aortic stenosis. Additional considerations include comorbidities and patient preferences. AVA = aortic valve area; AVR = aortic valve replacement; BNP = brain natriuretic peptide; BP = blood pressure; CRF = cardiac risk factors; f/u = follow-up; LV = left ventricular; Vmax = maximum velocity.
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