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Aortic stenosis

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.

Source:ADAM

Date:May 12, 2008

Aortic Valve Stenosis

When aortic valve stenosis occurs, the aortic valve, located between the aorta and left ventricle of the heart, is narrower than normal size. A normal aortic valve, when open, allows the free flow of blood from the left ventricle to the aorta.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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Heart Valve Problems: Aortic Stenosis

Aortic stenosis means your aortic valve has a problem opening. The left ventricle has to work harder to push the blood through the valve. In some cases, this extra work will make the muscle of the ventricle thicken. This type of stenosis can quickly get worse.

Source:StayWell

Date:August 14, 2003

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