Aortic stenosis and hypertension, an afterload analysis

Robert M Peters

doi:10.33545/26634104.2025.v7.i1a.64

Aortic stenosis and hypertension, an afterload analysis

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Robert M Peters

Abstract:

The superimposition of hypertension in patients with aortic stenosis sets up two resistors (valve and arterial) aligned in series. The sum of these two resistances can lead to a significant increase in cardiac afterload, with deleterious effects. This paper explores these issues using formulas derived from Ohm’s law, and makes a case for careful treatment of hypertension in aortic stenosis (AS) patients.

DOI: 10.33545/26634104.2025.v7.i1a.64

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International Journal of Cardiology Research

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Robert M Peters. Aortic stenosis and hypertension, an afterload analysis. Int. J. Cardiol. Res. 2025;7(1):43-44. DOI: 10.33545/26634104.2025.v7.i1a.64

Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part A (2025)

Aortic stenosis and hypertension, an afterload analysis

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