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Aortic stenosis
A condition where the heart's aortic valve progressively narrows, which prevents the valve from opening fully, and reduces or blocks blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body.
Is a type of:Valvular heart diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Rare | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Chest
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