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First received: March 11, 2025

Clinical Trial: Short-term Exposure to High Altitude in Patients With Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Aortic Stenosis
Altitude

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Short-term Exposure to High Altitude in Patients With Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis

Brief Summary: Aortic stenosis is a common disease with increasing prevalence due to an aging population. Aortic valve replacement is indicated for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Leisure activities and tourism at high altitude destinations are popular but may impose a higher risk to patients with aortic stenosis. Pathophysiological considerations led to an expert consensus to avoid high altitude exposure, though there is no robust scientific evidence.Hence, the objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of high…

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