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Exercising With Severe Stenosis
In mitral valve stenosis, the mitral valve leaflets are fused together by scar tissue, gradually narrowing the valve and slowing the flow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
For blood to circulate effectively through the heart, each of four heart valves must be functioning properly. In mitral valve stenosis, the valve becomes stiff, and can no longer open and shut freely. It may also be leaky (mitral regurgitation or insufficiency), allowing some blood to flow backwards.
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Spinal Stenosis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal is narrowed or compromised, leaving inadequate room for the nerves.The causes of stenosis vary. The... Read more »
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart.The aortic valve controls blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta and the rest of the body. It... Read more »
Mitral stenosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Mitral valve obstructionSymptomsIn adults there may be no symptoms. Symptoms may, however, appear or get worse with exercise or any activity that... Read more »
Meatal stenosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Meatal stenosis is a narrowing of the opening of the urethra, the tube through which urine leaves the body.Alternative NamesUrethral meatal... Read more »
Aortic stenosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The aorta is the main artery carrying blood out of the heart. When blood leaves the heart, it flows through the aortic valve, into the aorta. In... Read more »
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