Guidelines for the Treatment of Heart Valve Disease in the United States (Revised Edition 2006)

Author: Yan Hongbing et al. (Compiled)
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Heart valve disease is a group of important cardiovascular diseases. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the diagnosis and treatment of heart valve diseases. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) published the "Guidelines for the Management of Heart Valve Disease (ACC/AHA, 2006 Update)" in August 2006. This guideline covers all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of heart valve diseases and reflects the latest advancements in the field. It serves as a reference book for guiding clinical practice in valve diseases. This practical guide aims to assist healthcare professionals in clinical decision-making by introducing widely accepted diagnostic, treatment, or preventive methods for characteristic diseases. The guideline attempts to identify practices that meet the needs of the majority of patients in most situations. The recommendations in this guideline reflect the consensus of experts after reviewing existing scientific evidence, with the aim of improving the quality of patient care.