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Aortic Stenosis And Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Aortic Stenosis

Alternative Names

Aortic valve stenosis


Treatment

If there are no symptoms or symptoms are mild, you may only need to be monitored by a health care provider.If symptoms are moderate to severe, you may need to stay in the hospital.

Medications can include diuretics, digoxin, and other medications to control heart failure. Symptomatic people may be advised to avoid strenuous physical activity. People with symptoms of aortic stenosis (difficulty breathing, chest...

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Expert & Community Posts

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5 Heart Conditions Pregnancy May Affect
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...have serious complications during pregnancy.   4. Aortic stenosis (AS) “The aorta is the... Read more »

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Heart Scans, Nurse-o-scopes, and Medical Secrets: Oh My!
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

Just half a century ago, if you wanted to look at a medical textbook, you would have to go to the... Read more »

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What Causes Atrial Fibrillation
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert

...obesity, Mitral regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis,... Read more »

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My heart is thick, why? Causes of left ventricular hypertrophy
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...cardiomyopathy or IHSS idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis); another less common problem... Read more »

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What is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? Dr. Richard DeMasi Explains
By Joy Buchanan , Health Expert

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an abnormal expansion in the abdominal portion of the aorta,... Read more »

Health Guide

Aortic stenosis
...pressure, tightness Pain increases with exercise, relieved with rest Note: Aortic stenosis may show no symptoms until late in the course of the disease. Signs and... Read more »
Aortic stenosis
... The aorta is the large artery that originates in the left ventricle (lower chamber) of the heart. Aortic stenosis is the narrowing or obstruction of the heart's aortic valve, which prevents it... Read more »
Aortic stenosis
... Prevention Treat strep infections promptly to prevent rheumatic fever, which can cause aortic stenosis. This condition itself often cannot be prevented, but some of the complications... Read more »
Chapter 2: Is It Safe for Me to Exercise?
...surgically repaired or is so small that your doctor tells you that you can exercise vigorously) critical aortic stenosis, a narrowing of one of the valves of the heart.Most older adults,... Read more »
Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms
...Do not take nitroglycerin tablets unless directed by a doctor. In patients with a condition known as aortic stenosis, taking nitroglycerin tablets can precipitate death. If you do have this... Read more »

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