Stage | Valve lesion | |||
Aortic stenosis* | Aortic regurgitation | Mitral stenosis | Mitral regurgitation | |
Progressive (stage B) | Every 3 to 5 years (mild severity Vmax 2.0 to 2.9 m/second) | Every 3 to 5 years (mild severity) | Every 3 to 5 years (MVA >1.5 cm2) | Every 3 to 5 years (mild severity) |
Every 1 to 2 years (moderate severity Vmax 3.0 to 3.9 m/second) | Every 1 to 2 years (moderate severity) | Every 1 to 2 years (moderate severity) | ||
Severe (stage C) | Every 6 to 12 months (Vmax ≥4 m/second) | Every 6 to 12 months | Every 1 to 2 years (MVA 1.0 to 1.5 cm2) | Every 6 to 12 months |
Dilating LV: more frequently | Once every year (MVA <1.0 cm2) | Dilating LV: more frequently |
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