U.S., March 26 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06894550) titled 'Short-term Exposure to High Altitude in Patients With Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis' on March 11.
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 altitude ex...