Table 3 AHA/ACC recommendations for classification of valve severity [56]
From: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the evaluation of heart valve disease
| Â | Aortic sclerosis | Mild | Moderate | Severe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aortic jet velocity (m/s) | ≤2.5 | 2.6-2.9 | 3.0-4.0 | >4.0 |
Mean gradient (mmHg) | – | <20 | 20-40 | >40 |
AVA (cm2) | – | >1.5 | 1.0-1.5 | <1.0 |