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WHAT IS AORTIC VALVE STENOSIS?​

Aortic stenosis (AS) is a valvular heart disease and is characterized by a narrowing of the aortic valve, due to a buildup of calcium, that prevents it from properly opening and closing. This makes your heart work harder to pump blood to the rest of your body. A diseased valve affects your health and limits your daily activities. Left untreated, severe aortic stenosis can lead to heart failure or even sudden death.​

Healthy Aortic Valves

The thin leaflets open and close properly
Healthy Aortic Valve images for Bicuspid and Tricuspid

DISEASED (STENOTIC) VALVES

The leaflets become stiff and thickened.
Diseased Aortic images for Bicuspid and Tricuspid
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WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF AORTIC VALVE STENOSIS?

Some causes of severe aortic stenosis include:​
 
  • Age​
  • Calcium buildup
  • Radiation therapy
  • Infection of the heart​
  • Failing aortic surgical valve
Learn more about Heart Valve disease​
Learn more about aortic valve stenosis symptoms

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