Question 1

wha is a aortic stenosis?

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Tight valve: Aortic stenosis is tightening of the aortic valve. There are more rare forms of sub-valvular (below the valve) and supra-valvular (above the valve) as well.

Question 2

what sort of problem is aortic stenosis?

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Blockage: It is a blockage of the valve leading from the heart. This can result in heart failure and a decrease in the ability of the heart to output blood to the rest of the body due to blockage in the aorta.

Question 3

is aortic stenosis an inherited problem?

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Aortic stenosis: On rare occasion it can be an inherited problem.

Question 4

how do you diagnosevalvular aortic stenosis ?

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Echo: An echocardiogram (often called "echo") is a graphic outline of the heart's movement. High-frequency sound waves, called ultrasound, provide pictures of the heart's valves and chambers. This allows the technician, to evaluate the pumping action of the heart. Echo is often combined with doppler ultrasound and color doppler to evaluate blood flow across the heart valves and provides the diagnosis.

Question 5

can i join the army if i have aortic stenosis?

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Aortic stenosis: If you have hemodynamically significant aortic stenosis, then being accepted for the military is unlikely.

Question 6

is aortic stenosis a fatal condition?

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Only if ignored!: Infants with aortic valve stenosis go to the pediatric cath lab for balloon dilation of the valve.  The balloons are small, shaped like a hotdog, are positioned across the stenotic valve  then quickly inflated and deflated to open the valve.  A second procedure we do for kids is called the "ross procedure" where a patient's pulmonary valve is moved to the aortic and a graft replaces the pulm valve.

Question 7

what's senile calific aortic stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Stiff valve: As we age, wear and tear on heart valves cause them to thicken and calcify.  As this happens the valve become stiff and does not open very well.  This partial opening is called a stenosis.  It reduces blood flow to the body.

Question 8

epstein's anomaly and aortic stenosis, what is this?

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Congenital: Ebstein anomaly is a congenital condition affecting the tricuspid valve and its position inside the heart. Clinical symptoms are dependent on which structures are affected in addition to the valve. Aortic stenosis is a condition where the aortic valve opening is smaller than normal. This can be congenital or acquired.

Question 9

is it possible to live with congenital aortic stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Aortic stenosis varies in severity. It can be so mild that it has no consequence; it can be so severe that newborns are critically ill and will not survive without treatment. Even with the most severe cases; however, patients typically survive.

Question 10

are infants affected by mild to moderate aortic stenosis?

Accepted Answer

No: Mild to moderate aortic stenosis should not cause any symptoms. The condition should be followed closely as it may become more significant and require treatement.

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