Aortic stenosis and other forms of valvular heart disease can often be overlooked as normal signs of ageing.
Symptoms such as exertional breathlessness, chest discomfort, dizziness and fatigue can be non-specific and associated with ageing, but they are important symptoms to be aware of.
Join interventional and structural heart cardiologist Dr Gerald Yong to learn more about identifying clinically significant valve disease, the role of routine cardiac auscultation, echocardiography and the importance of timely referral.
Discover how transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has evolved, how it compares with surgical aortic valve replacement, and the importance of multidisciplinary assessment when determining the most appropriate intervention.
Understand post-procedure follow-up, potential complications and long-term valve management. Recognise potential valvular disease, interpret echocardiography reports at a practical level and identify when cardiology referral is appropriate.
