New guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease according to AHA/ACC 2014 Review article
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The AHA/ACC 2014 guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease offer new practical recommendations of diagnosis and treatment of valve disease. They contain a four-stage classification of valve disease progression based on valve anatomy, hemodynamics and clinical symptoms. The guidelines propose a new surgical risk assessment scheme with individual risk-benefit analysis. They suggest a multidisciplinary approach (Heart Valve Team) for management of valve disease.
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