Summary
The aortic valve opens when the heart contracts to allow the passage of blood
from the left ventricle into the aorta, the body’s main artery.
Aortic stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve, which restricts
the flow of blood from the ventricle into the aorta.
Aortic stenosis can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.
Treatment options include procedures or surgery to repair or replace the faulty
valve.
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Symptoms of aortic stenosis
On this page:
Symptoms of aortic stenosis
Causes of aortic stenosis
Complications of aortic stenosis
Diagnosis of aortic stenosis
Treatment for aortic stenosis
Surgical procedures for aortic stenosis
Where to get help
Aortic stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve, which restricts
the flow of blood from the left ventricle of the heart into the aorta.
The aortic valve opens when the heart contracts to pump oxygenated blood from
the left ventricle into the aorta, the body’s
main artery. If this valve is narrowed, it means that the heart can no longer
pump blood efficiently