Question 1

what is valvular aortic stenosis?

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Narrowed heart valve: The aortic valve is between the left ventricle and the aorta. It ensures that blood flows from the heart to the body and not backwards. When the valve is malformed, it does not open fully and the ventricle must work harder to push blood to the body. The medical term for this condition is stenosis.

Question 2

what will be done to treat valvular aortic stenosis?

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Valve replacement: If aortic valve stenosis is critical will require an aortic valve replacement.

Question 3

what are the symptoms associated with valvular aortic stenosis?

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The symptoms ranges: From mild to severe. Aortic valve stenosis signs and symptoms typically develop when narrowing of the valve is severe and can include: chest pain (angina) or tightness, feeling faint or fainting with exertion, shortness of breath, especially with exertion, fatigue, especially during times of increased activity, heart palpitations  sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat, heart murmur.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: valvular aortic stenosis?

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Aortic stenosis: Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening. Aortic stenosis restricts the blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta and may also affect the pressure in the left atrium.

Question 5

what is the meaning of "no hemodynamically significant valvular aortic stenosis"?

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Not an issue now: No hemodynamically significant stenosis indicates the amount of narrowing is not affecting the heart function. At this time, the condition requires ongoing observation, but no treatment. Aortic stenosis tends to be progressive so not being significant at this time does not mean it will remain so.

Question 6

please explain what it "mild valvular aortic stenosis with mild aortic regurgitation"?

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Qualitative?: The aortic valve is the valve that connects the heart (left ventricle, a pumping chamber) with the aorta (the blood vessel that carries blood throughout the body.  Aortic stenosis means that there is not free forward flow through the aortic valve, or in other words, there is obstruction.  Aortic regurgitation means that there is back flow through the aortic valve from the aorta back to the heart.

Question 7

can stem cell therapy help with valvular aortic stenosis?

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Not at present: Valvular aortic stenosis describes the presence of a valve that is malformed . Like putting a 1/2 inch pipe fixture on a 1 inch water line, it restricts the flow of fluid thru it. It must be stretched or replaced. I have read of research to build body parts( the correct size) using stem cells and acellular matrix, but availibility is years down the road if ever.

Question 8

does having open heart surgery for valvular aortic stenosis make you live shorter?

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Not Typically: This would not be an expected outcome; in fact, the expected outcome is that one would live a bit longer with the aortic stenosis being corrected.  It is possible to have a shorter life expectancy is there is a complication from the surgery.

Question 9

new dx:  mod. aortic stenosis w/?? mild hypokensis of apex. had a pft /fainted p 2nd mdi dose. could new diangosis cause fainting on pft? s.o.b. exertion

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Not likely: Moderate aortic stenosis (or was it aortic valve?) is unlikely to cause fainting.. More significant is the cardiac hypokinesis, which could indicate a heart attack.. Please review with your Dr or cardiologist !

Question 10

can you have a baby with aortic stenosis?

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Yes and yes: You can have a baby if you have aortic stenosis.  Your doctor would need to know this and take certain precautions.  Can you (normal) have a baby (with: who has) aortic stenosis?  Yes, there is a type of aortic stenosis that could happen in babies rarely.  Talk to baby's pediatrician.

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