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Bicuspid Aortic Valve – All You Need To Know

February 10, 2015 70080 7
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed

Bicuspid Aortic Valve

A comprehensive yet easy to understand synopsis of the bicuspid aortic valve. Covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and tips for patients and physicians alike.

Filed Under: Heart Disease, Heart Valves Tagged With: aortic stenosis, Aortic valve, heart valve

Aortic Sclerosis – Is it Dangerous?

February 1, 2015 168555 21
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed

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Aortic sclerosis is a condition whereby the aortic valve becomes thickened but does not significantly obstruct flow, unlike aortic stenosis, which does. This article outlines the dangers associated with aortic sclerosis, risk factors, treatments, and whether you should request to have an echocardiogram.

Filed Under: Heart Disease, Heart Valves Tagged With: aortic stenosis, Aortic valve, heart valve

Aortic stenosis – What Is It?

June 13, 2013 10488 1
Dr. Julian Booker

  By Julian Booker MD Our body’s primary artery, the aorta, supplies blood to the entire body. The aortic valve allows blood to flow from the heart into the aorta but prevents blood from leaking back into the heart.  In aortic stenosis, sometimes called aortic valve stenosis, the aortic valve does not open normally. This…

Filed Under: Heart Disease, Heart Valves Tagged With: Angina, Angina pectoris, Anginal Equivalent, Aortic valve, Aortic valve stenosis, Echocardiography, heart disease, Heart failure, heart surgery, heart valve

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