What Is Life Expectancy With Aortic Stenosis?
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 aortic stenosis, the aortic valve does not open fully. This decreases blood flow from the heart.
Alternative Names
Aortic valve stenosis; Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction; Rheumatic aortic stenosis; Calcium aortic stenosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
As the aortic valve becomes more narrow, the pressure...
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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 »
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Your doctor will ask you about your family history of heart disease, especially about any relatives whose death was sudden and, perhaps, unexplained.... Read more »
Aortic dissection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aortic aneurysm - dissectingTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to prevent complications. Hospitalization is required.Type A aortic dissections require... Read more »
Mitral stenosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Mitral valve obstructionTreatmentTreatment depends on the symptoms and condition of the heart and lungs. People with mild symptoms or none at all may... Read more »
Aortic angiography
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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