Untreated Aortic Stenosis
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.
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Aortic stenosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Aortic angiography
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Aortic Valve Disease
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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