Issues of the management of geriatric patients with valvular heart disease

Abstract

The present article describes a clinical case as an example of compiled treatment of a geriatric comorbid patient with aortic stenosis. The case mentioned in this article enhances and underlines the meaning of multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of such patients according to the contemporary and actual standpoints of geriatrics. Elderly patients are often reported to have comorbidities including valvular heart diseases which might be regarded as one of the most significant reasons for functional activity decrease and lower quality of life of an elderly patient. Meanwhile, it is necessary to admit that functional resources of some patients are very high. It must be taken into consideration when choosing the disease management.