Aortic valve stenosis
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Aortic valve stenosis (pronounced: ay-OR-tik VALV steh-NO-sis) is a cardiovascular disease that affects the heart's aortic valve.
Etymology
The term "aortic valve stenosis" is derived from three words. "Aortic" comes from the Greek word "aortē", referring to the main artery in the body. "Valve" is from the Latin "valva", meaning a folding door. "Stenosis" is from the Greek "stenos", meaning narrow.
Definition
Aortic valve stenosis is a condition where the heart's aortic valve narrows. This narrowing prevents the valve from opening fully, which reduces or blocks blood flow from the heart into the main artery (the aorta) and onward to the rest of the body.
Symptoms
Symptoms of aortic valve stenosis can include chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, syncope (fainting), and heart palpitations. However, some people with aortic valve stenosis may not experience symptoms until the condition is advanced.
Causes
Aortic valve stenosis can be caused by a variety of factors, including congenital heart defects, calcium buildup on the aortic valve, and rheumatic fever.
Treatment
Treatment for aortic valve stenosis can include medication, valvuloplasty, or valve replacement surgery. The choice of treatment depends on the severity of the condition and the patient's overall health.
Related Terms
- Aorta
- Heart valve
- Stenosis
- Cardiovascular disease
- Congenital heart defect
- Rheumatic fever
- Valvuloplasty
- Valve replacement surgery
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aortic valve stenosis
- Wikipedia's article - Aortic valve stenosis
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