Definition
Aortic stenosis is the narrowing of the aortic valve causing restricted blood flow from the left ventricle during systole.
Etiology- Degenerative calcification of the aortic valve
- Congenital aortic stenosis
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Can be asymptomatic at early stages
- Exertional dyspnoea
- Chest pain
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Syncope
- Peripheral oedema
- Echocardiogram
- ECG
- Chest X-Ray
- Cardiac MRI
- Exercise stress test
- Anticoagulation
- Anti-hypertensive medications
- Aortic valve replacement