Aortic valve Stenosis is a build-up of calcium deposits on the valve, which reduces the blood circulation to the rest of the body. Aortic valve Stenosis constrains the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the aorta but may also affect the pressure in the left atrium.
These may also be symptoms of heart failure. If you have any of these symptoms and have been diagnosed with heart failure, ask your doctor for an Aortic valve Stenosis test as well.
Factors associated with the aortic disease include:
Aortic valve Stenosis is a common public health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It is estimated that up to 12.4 per cent of people over 75 years of age have Aortic valve Stenosis. Approximately 80% of adults with symptomatic Aortic valve Stenosis are male.
Over time, your aortic valve leaflets become stiff, reducing their ability to fully open and close. If the leaflets are not fully opened, your heart will have to work harder to push blood through the aortic valve to your body. Eventually, your heart will become weaker, increasing the risk of heart failure.
Over time, your aortic valve leaflets become stiff, reducing their ability to fully open and close. If the leaflets are not fully opened, your heart will have to work harder to push blood through the aortic valve to your body. Eventually, your heart will become weaker, increasing the risk of heart failure.
TAVI may be a better choice for people who are diagnosed with serious Aortic valve Stenosis depending on their risk of open-heart surgery. TAVI (sometimes called aortic valve replacement transcatheter or TAVR) is a quite invasive procedure than open-heart surgery. This procedure uses a catheter to implant a new valve inside your diseased aortic valve. TAVI can be performed through multiple approaches, but the most common approach is the transfemoral approach (through a small incision in the leg). Only professionals who have received extensive training are qualified to carry out the TAVI procedure. A properly trained and dedicated multidisciplinary Heart Team at the TAVI Center will conduct a thorough assessment to determine the most appropriate.
Aortic valve replacement by open heart surgery is another option for the treatment of severe Aortic valve Stenosis. Most open-heart surgery is performed through an incision across the full length of the breastbone or sternum. Occasionally, heart surgery can be performed through smaller incisions. Open cardiac surgeries, including those performed through smaller incisions, both require the use of a heart-lung machine that temporarily takes over the function of the heart. The surgeon will completely remove the diseased aortic valve and insert a new valve during the procedure. There are two different types of surgical valves: mechanical (man-made material) and biological (animal or human tissue).
Aortic valve Stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of aortic valve, that restricts the flow of blood from ventricle into aorta. Aorta stenosis can be a serious and life-threatening condition. The treatment options include procedures or surgery which repair or replace the faulty valve.
The most common cause of Aortic valve Stenosis is an accumulation of calcium deposits on aortic valve that increases with age. It also causes aortic valve to stiffen and narrow over time.
The symptoms of severe Aortic valve Stenosis are:
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