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Aortic Stenosis
Alternate Names : Aortic Valve Stenosis
Definition
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.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Aortic stenosis is caused by many disorders. One common cause is rheumatic fever, a complication of untreated strep throat. Other causes include calcification of the valve and congenital abnormalities (disorders present at birth). There may be a history of other valve diseases, coronary artery disease, or heart murmur.
Aortic stenosis occurs in approximately 5 out of every 10,000 people. It is more common among men. Symptoms often do not appear until middle age or older.
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• Definition
• Aortic Stenosis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Aortic Stenosis Symptoms & Signs
• Aortic Stenosis Prevention
• Aortic Stenosis Diagnosis & Tests
• Aortic Stenosis Treatment
• Aortic Stenosis Prognosis
• Aortic Stenosis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Angina
• Angina - Stable
• Arrhythmias
• Endocarditis
• Heart Disease
• Heart Failure
• Left-Sided Heart Failure
• Rheumatic Fever
• Ventricular Tachycardia
Tests & Exams
• Aortic Angiography
• Blood Pressure
• Chest MRI
• Chest X-Ray
• Doppler Ultrasound Exam of An Extremity
• ECG
• Echocardiogram
• Pulse
Other Topics
• Auscultation
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chest Pain
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Invasive
• Symptomatic
• Weakness
Review Date : 5/25/2002
Reviewed By : Seth Keller, M.D., Division of Cardiology, Yale New Haven Medical Center, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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