Aortic Stenosis
Health Encyclopedia: 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 from opening properly and blocks the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the aorta.
Alternative Names
Aortic valve stenosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
As the aortic valve becomes more narrow, the pressure increases insidethe left heart v...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Aortic stenosis
...failure. Symptomatic people may be advised to avoid strenuous physical activity. People with symptoms of aortic stenosis (difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting episodes) should have a... 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 »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 angiography
... Normal Values What abnormal results mean Abnormal results may indicate aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Additional conditions under... Read more »Left heart catheterization
...conditions for which the test may be performed include: Aortic insufficiency Aortic stenosis Acute mitral regurgitation Mitral... Read more »Images
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