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What would experts say? could a hole in your heart and aortic stenosis be a life threatening illness?
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Depends: It depends on the size of the hole and the severity of the aortic stenosis.
Answered 8/4/2013
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Potential: Both are common entities and surgically correctable. Depends on size and location of hole, and degree of valvular abnormality. Other personal risk factors are important in assessing risks, benefits, options.
Answered 7/12/2013
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