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What is aortic valve stenosis?

Aortic stenosis is one of the most common and serious valve disease problems. Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening, and can sometimes be referred to as a failing heart valve. Aortic stenosis restricts the blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta[1] and may also affect the pressure in the left atrium.

Although some people have aortic stenosis because of a congenital heart defect called a bicuspid aortic valve, this condition more commonly develops during aging as calcium or scarring damages the valve and restricts the amount of blood flowing through.

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Does aortic stenosis always produce symptoms?

No. Many people with aortic stenosis, or AS, dont experience noticeable symptoms until the amount of restri...

Aortic Stenosis Overview | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Aortic valve stenosis | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2021年2月26日 — Risk factors · Older age · Certain heart conditions present at birth (congenital heart disease) such as a bicuspid aortic valve · History of infections ... Read More

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2020年8月7日 — Not gaining enough weight (mainly in children with aortic valve stenosis). When to see a doctor. If you have a heart murmur, your doctor may ... Read More

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Calcium Build-up ... In most elderly adults, aortic stenosis is caused by a build-up of calcium (a mineral found in your blood) on the valve leaflets. Over time, this ... Read More

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2021年2月3日 — Aortic stenosis makes infective endocarditis, a severe infection of the heart lining and valves, more likely. It's caused by bacteria getting into your ... Read More

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Causes — Causes[edit] ... Aortic stenosis is most commonly caused by age-related progressive calcification (>50% of cases), with a mean age of 65 to 70 ... Read More

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2016年10月24日 — Aortic stenosis is narrowing of the aortic valve, impeding delivery of blood from the heart to the body. · Aortic stenosis can be caused by congenital ... Read More

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2019年5月7日 — The main causes of acquired aortic stenosis include degenerative calcification and, less commonly, rheumatic heart disease. Degenerative ... Read More

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Causes of aortic stenosis — Aortic stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve, which restricts the flow of blood from the bottom left ... Read More

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Causes · 由 C Harris 著作 · 2015 · 被引用 7 次 — The most common cause of aortic stenosis is the accumulation of calcium deposits on the aortic valve, which increases with age. This causes ... Read More

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