Abstract:ConclusionIn severe AS, there is microvascular rarefaction and loss of endothelium, which is more pronounced in patients with the most severe aortic valve narrowing. This appears to be an underlying mechanism for reduced myocardial perfusion reserve, which may be reversible post AVR.
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