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 opens when the ventricle contracts and closes when the ventricle relaxes.
Our hearts are vital pumps. Just like any pump they work best at the pressures for which they are designed. But unlike most mechanical... Read more »
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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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Valvular pulmonary stenosis; Heart valve pulmonary stenosis; Pulmonary stenosis; Stenosis - pulmonary valve; Balloon valvuloplasty - pulmonary ... Read more »
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Aortic valve prolapse; Aortic regurgitationPreventionTreat strep infections promptly to prevent rheumatic fever, which can lead to aortic... Read more »
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Mitral stenosis is a heart valve disorder that involves the mitral valve. This valve separates the upper and lower chambers on the left side of the... Read more »
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Aortic aneurysm - dissectingTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to prevent complications. Hospitalization is required.Type A aortic dissections require... Read more »