A 33-year-old member asked:
What sort of problem is aortic stenosis?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Frederick Shiehanswered
Specializes in Gastroenterology
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.
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Dr. Tamanna Nahar commented
Specializes in Cardiology
It is thickening of the leaflets of the valves that ultimately restricts motion and prevents adequate blood to be pumped from the left ventricle to the rest of the body through the aorta.
Aug 17, 2014
Dr. Yu Sunanswered
Cardiology 17 years experience
Valve disease: Aortic stenosis is the inability of the aortic valve to open completely. The symptoms of aortic stenosis may resemble other medical conditions or heart problems.Acquired aortic stenosis may occur after a strep infection that progresses to rheumatic fever.
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Is aortic stenosis an inherited problem?
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Aortic stenosis: On rare occasion it can be an inherited problem.
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