TabletWise.com
 
Narrowing of the orifice of the aortic valve

Symptoms of Aortic Stenosis

The following features are indicative of Aortic Stenosis:
  • abnormal heart sound
  • chest pain or tightness
  • feeling faint or dizzy
  • shortness of breath
  • fatigue
  • heart palpitations
  • children not gaining enough weight
It is possible that Aortic Stenosis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

Get TabletWise Pro

Thousands of Classes to Help You Become a Better You.

Common Causes of Aortic Stenosis

The following are the most common causes of Aortic Stenosis:
  • congenital heart defect
  • calcium buildup on the valve
  • rheumatic fever

Risk Factors for Aortic Stenosis

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Aortic Stenosis:
  • congenital heart diseases
  • older age
  • history of infections that affect the heart
  • diabetes
  • high cholesterol levels
  • high blood pressure
  • chronic kidney disease
  • history of radiation therapy to the chest

Prevention of Aortic Stenosis

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Aortic Stenosis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • treat strep throat can prevent development of rheumatic fever
  • keep weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control if having aortic valve stenosis
  • take care of teeth and gums

Occurrence of Aortic Stenosis

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Aortic Stenosis cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Aortic Stenosis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged > 50 years

Common Gender

Aortic Stenosis can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Aortic Stenosis

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Aortic Stenosis:
  • Echocardiogram: To produce video images of heart in motion
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): To detect enlarged chambers of heart, and abnormal heart rhythms
  • Chest X-ray: To determine whether the heart is enlarged, which can occur in aortic valve stenosis
  • Exercise tests or stress tests: To see whether there are signs and symptoms of aortic valve disease during physical activity
  • Cardiac computerized tomography (CT) scan: To create detailed images of heart and heart valves
  • Cardiac MRI: To create detailed images of the heart
  • Cardiac catheterization: To diagnose the condition or to determine its severity

Doctor for Diagnosis of Aortic Stenosis

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Aortic Stenosis:
  • Cardiac surgeon

Complications of Aortic Stenosis if untreated

Yes, Aortic Stenosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Aortic Stenosis is left untreated:
  • heart failure
  • stroke
  • blood clots
  • bleeding
  • arrhythmias
  • can be fatal
  • infections such as endocarditis

Procedures for Treatment of Aortic Stenosis

The following procedures are used to treat Aortic Stenosis:
  • Aortic valve repair: To treat aortic valve stenosis
  • Balloon valvuloplasty: To repair a valve with a narrowed opening
  • Aortic valve replacement: To replace the damaged valve with a healthy one

Self-care for Aortic Stenosis

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Aortic Stenosis:
  • Eat heart healthy diet: Avoiding saturated and trans fat, and excess salt and sugar helps to treat the condition more effectively
  • Exercise regularly: To maintain a healthy weight
  • Avoid tobacco use: To maintain a healthy heart

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Aortic Stenosis

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Aortic Stenosis:
  • Meditation: Helps in managing stress

Patient Support for Treatment of Aortic Stenosis

The following actions may help Aortic Stenosis patients:
  • Join support groups: To avoid tobacco use helps in maintaining heart health

Related Topics

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Aortic Stenosis.

Related Topics

Aortic Regurgitation

Sign Up



Share

Share with friends, get 20% off
Invite your friends to TabletWise learning marketplace. For each purchase they make, you get 20% off (upto $10) on your next purchase.