Coronary Microcirculation in Aortic Stenosis

Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2019 Aug;12(8):e007547. doi: 10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.118.007547. Epub 2019 Aug 16.

Abstract

Aortic stenosis is a heterogeneous disorder. Variations in the pathological and physiological responses to pressure overload are incompletely understood and generate a range of flow and pressure gradient patterns, which ultimately cause varying microvascular effects. The impact of cardiac-coronary coupling depends on these pressure and flow effects. In this article, we explore important concepts concerning cardiac physiology and the coronary microcirculation in aortic stenosis and their impact on myocardial remodeling, aortic valve flow patterns, and clinical progression.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve / physiopathology*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / physiopathology*
  • Coronary Circulation*
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Vessels / physiopathology*
  • Disease Progression
  • Hemodynamics*
  • Humans
  • Microcirculation*
  • Models, Cardiovascular
  • Prognosis
  • Severity of Illness Index