Aortic Valve Stenosis

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Symptoms

Symptoms for aortic valve stenosis include:

Shortness of breath, especially with exertion or when you lie down
Fatigue
Dizziness or fainting
Sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat (heart palpitations)
Chest discomfort or pain

Aortic valve stenosis often does not show any symptoms, making early detection difficult. Some signs and symptoms may only show up after a doctor’s physical examination. These signs include:

Heart murmur

Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)

Aortic Valve Stenosis - How to prevent?

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Causes and Risk Factors

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Diagnosis

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Treatments

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Preparing for surgery

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Post-surgery care

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Other Information

Updated on 2017-04-21T16:00:00Z
Article contributed by Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart Centre Singapore

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