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In aortic stenosis, the aortic valve does not open fully. This restricts blood flow.Aortic valve stenosis; Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction; Rheumatic aortic stenosis; Calcium aortic stenosis.As the aortic val... |
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Symptoms
People with aortic stenosis may have no symptoms at all until late in the course of the disease. The diagnosis may ha...
Causes
As the pressure continues to rise, blood may back up into the lungs, and you may feel short of breath. Severe forms o...
Tests
There may be a faint pulse or changes in the quality of the pulse in the neck(this is called pulsus parvus et tardus)...
Treatments
These include diuretics(water pills), nitrates, and beta-blockers. High blood pressure should also be treated.Patient...
Prevention
Treat strep infections promptly to prevent rheumatic fever, which can cause aortic stenosis. This condition itself of...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you or your child have symptoms of aortic stenosis. For example, call if you or you...
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