Review
The team reviews symptoms, risk factors, medications, prior test reports, and original imaging when it is available and relevant.
PICC signature program
Aortic Valve Center
Coordinated evaluation for aortic stenosis and other aortic valve concerns, including questions about timing and treatment options.
Who this program helps
Start with the problem—not the procedure.
People diagnosed with aortic stenosis, experiencing possible valve-related symptoms, or seeking another opinion about treatment.
- Shortness of breath or reduced exercise ability
- Fainting or chest pressure
- A new or progressing aortic stenosis diagnosis
How PICC evaluates
Clarity before the next step.
The team reviews symptoms, echocardiography, overall health, and whether additional testing or multidisciplinary valve evaluation is appropriate.
Treatment approach
Care may include surveillance, medical management of related conditions, and coordination of TAVR or surgery when clinically appropriate.
Technology with purpose
Tools selected to answer a clinical question.
More technology does not automatically mean more procedures. The purpose is to add useful information to the clinical decision.
- Echocardiography
- Cardiac CT
- TAVR planning
What to expect
A focused visit built around the decision in front of you.
Clarify
Testing is considered only when it can answer a meaningful clinical question or change the care plan.
Plan
The next step may be prevention, medical therapy, further evaluation, intervention, surveillance, or coordination with another specialist.
Patient questions
What patients often ask.
Is this program the right place to start?+
People diagnosed with aortic stenosis, experiencing possible valve-related symptoms, or seeking another opinion about treatment.
What should I bring to a first visit?+
Bring an up-to-date medication list and any relevant records, imaging, or test reports available to you. The office can clarify what is most useful when you schedule.
Will I need every test listed on this page?+
No. Technology is selected to answer a clinical question. Your clinician determines which tests, if any, fit your individual situation.
Can I request a second opinion?+
Yes. PICC evaluates patients seeking another perspective on symptoms, prior testing, or a proposed cardiovascular treatment.
Where are visits available?+
PICC sees patients in Glen Ridge/Montclair, Clifton, and Paramus. Call the central office to confirm the appropriate provider and location.
Where can I read reliable background information?+
The authoritative resources below link to national cardiovascular organizations and federal medical-device information. They are starting points, not individual medical advice.
Authoritative references
Reliable places to continue learning.
These national resources support general patient education. PICC does not use them as a substitute for individual evaluation.
Medically reviewed by
Ankitkumar Patel, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI
Last reviewed
August 22, 2026
Educational information only. It does not replace personal medical advice.
Prevention to intervention—and back again