| Aortic stenosis and the case of the missing handbag. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19341555 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Aortic stenosis is now the most common type of valvular heart disease in Europe and North America. Calcific aortic stenosis affects 2-7% of people aged over 65 years. Dyspnoea, chest pain, and syncope require investigation and surgery is the preferred option for suitable individuals. Operative mortality is 3-5% for those aged under 70 years and 5-15% in older adults. The case reported here illustrates the issues raised when a GP's patient unexpectedly collapses in a public place and other professional agencies become involved. Relevant UK medico-legal requirements of the vehicle licensing agency and the new guidance related to antibiotic prophylaxis and heart valve disease are also discussed. |
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Authors:
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Peter Perkins |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners Volume: 59 ISSN: 1478-5242 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Gen Pract Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-04-03 Completed Date: 2009-04-29 Revised Date: 2010-09-23 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9005323 Medline TA: Br J Gen Pract Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 266-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Southbourne Surgery, Bournemouth. peter.perkins@dorset.nhs.uk |
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Aged, 80 and over Angina Pectoris / complications, physiopathology* Aortic Valve Stenosis / complications, physiopathology* Automobile Driving* Fatal Outcome Female Hospitalization Humans Risk Factors |
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