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What could the narrowing of a heart valve be called?
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Stenosis: The narrowing of a valve is called stenosis.
Answered 9/3/2013
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Stenosis: Narrowing of the heart valve is called stenosis. Depending on which valve and how tight the stenosis is will dictate the treatment. Follow with a cardiologist.
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