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  1. Also known as: aortic stenosis
    Narrowing of the heart's aortic valve. The valve which separates left ventricle (pumping chamber of the heart) and the aorta (the biggest blood vessel which carries blood to rest of the body).
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended in severe cases by healthcare providers
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    Certain types can be dangerous or life threatening
    How common is condition?
    Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several years or be lifelong
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    Common for ages 50 and older
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    More common in males
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    • Aortic valve stenosis is caused by genetic factors or certain health conditions which may have an impact on proper functioning of aortic valve. The causes may include:
    • Congenital heart defect
    • Calcification of the valves- If calcium deposits on the aortic valve, it prevents proper opening or closing leading to this condition
    • Infective conditions like rheumatic fever
    • Risk factors include
    • Age - more common among older age people
    • Uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol
    • Infection that may affect heart
    • Chronic kidney disease

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    Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    Symptoms may show up when narrowing of the valve is severe and may include:

    • Heart murmur (abnormal swooshing sound produced by the heart as it beats)
    • Chest pain
    • Tiredness after exertion
    • Shortness of breath after exertion (exercise or moving)
    • Heart palpitations

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Physical conditions are thoroughly examined by listening to the heart for any abnormal sounds and followed by tests to confirm and assess the severity of the condition.

    Common tests & procedures

    Echocardiogram: This test provides video images of the heart.

    Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): Measures the electrical activity of the heart; can detect abnormal heart rhythms.

    X-ray: Chest X-ray is taken to eliminate other possible conditions that could be causing the symptoms.

    CT scan: CT scan of the heart provides 3D images which aid in looking for possible abnormalities.

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): MRI scan of the heart provides highly detailed images of the heart so as to check for the possible abnormalities.

    Cardiac catheterization: This test uses dye to highlight any blockages in the heart.

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  1. Aortic valve stenosis is staged based on the severity of the condition and its impact on blood flow and symptoms. The stages include1234:
    1. Stage A: At risk, with risk factors for heart valve disease.
    2. Stage B: Progressive, with mild or moderate valve disease and no symptoms.
    3. Stage C: Asymptomatic severe.
    4. Stage D: The worst stage, with significant symptoms and severe valve disease.
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    Your doctor may classify it as mild, moderate, or severe. Which stage you have depends on how damaged your aortic valve is and the amount of blood that’s still able to pass through it. Even so, not everyone will have the same symptoms or need the same treatments.
    www.webmd.com/heart-disease/aortic-stenosis-sta…
    Aortic stenosis is staged based on how much blood flow to the aorta is limited and what other cardiac problems have developed from decreased blood flow. The American College of Cardiology uses letters to describe Stages A–D, while the European Heart Journal uses numbers to classify Stages 0–4, and the descriptions are slightly different.
    www.healthline.com/health/heart/aortic-stenosis-pr…
    Staging helps determine the most appropriate treatment. Heart valve disease is staged into four basic groups: Stage A: At risk. Risk factors for heart valve disease are present. Stage B: Progressive. Valve disease is mild or moderate. There are no heart valve symptoms. Stage C: Asymptomatic severe.
    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/aortic-ste…
    Based on your symptoms and how well your aortic valve works, your provider may describe your case with a letter and, possibly, a number after it. Stages run from A through D, with D being the worst. Numbers 1 through 3 further describe cases, with 3 being the worst.
    my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23046-aorti…
     
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