Regression of left ventricular hypertrophy after aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis in patients enrolled in a cardiovascular rehabilitation programme

Aim: Traditionally, it has been considered that left ventricular hypertrophy regression in patients with aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis is correlated with their postoperatory evolution. This study evaluates preoperatory features and postoperatory left ventricular mass regression in this category of patients. Material and methods: 46 patients with severe aortic stenosis of different etiologies were included and were investigated preoperatory and postoperatory at one month, three months and respectively one year after the surgery. The following transthoracic echocardiographic determinations we…