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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 ...
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Symptoms
Fainting, weakness, or dizziness with activity; Breathlessness with activity; Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palp...
Causes
As the aortic valve becomes more narrow, the pressure increases inside the left heart ventricle. This causes the left h...
Tests
The health care provider will be able to feel a vibration or movement when placing the hand over the heart. A heart mur...
Treatments
If there are no symptoms or symptoms are mild, you may only need to be monitored by a health care provider. If symptoms...
Complications
Left ventricular hypertrophy (enlargement) caused by the extra work of pushing blood through the narrowed valve; Left-s...
Prevention
Treat strep infections promptly to prevent rheumatic fever, which can cause aortic stenosis. This condition itself ofte...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate the possibility of aortic stenosis. Call your health care provider ...
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