Dr Sarah Verhemel

Dr. Sarah Verhemel, a cardiology registrar specializing in structural heart disease at Erasmus Medical Centre, discusses the intricacies of aortic regurgitation. She explains the chronic risks of left ventricular dilatation and heart failure, and the emerging TAVI options. Listeners learn about the physiological differences between acute and chronic AR, diagnostic hints to spot it at the bedside, and essential tests to conduct. Dr. Verhemel also touches on surgical indications and the challenge of managing acute severe AR, providing a deep dive into a critical cardiac condition.