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Continuous wave Doppler interrogation of aortic valve demonstrating mean gradient 68 mm Hg, Vmax 5.38 m/s, AVA 0.4cm2, DI 0.15 consistent with severe aortic stenosis.
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Initial workup by her primary cardiologist included an echocardiogram demonstrating a peak aortic velocity of 5.4 m/s, mean gradient of 68 mm Hg, and a calculated aortic valve area of 0.42 cm2, consistent with severe AS (Figure 1).
Annulus measurements for valve sizing with an annular area of 308 mm2 and a perimeter of 63.3 mm.
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Her annular dimensions showed an annular area of 307 mm2 and a perimeter of 63.3 mm (Figure 2).
Minimal access site measurements of upper and lower extremities demonstrating a left iliofemoral system with minimal diameter 6 mm.
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Her left iliac artery into her left common femoral artery measured 6 mm minimal in diameter (Figure 3).