AORTIC STENOSIS, VALVULAR: CARING FOR THE INFANT WITH

Course overview

Aortic stenosis (AS) is a type of congenital heart disease (CHD) that is characterized by a narrowing or stricture of the aortic valve, which leads to obstruction of blood flow between the left ventricle and the aorta. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of caring for the infant with VAS, including its clinical presentation, potential complications, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.