When the aortic valve is obstructed, your heart needs to work harder to pump blood to your body. This causes pressure to build up in the left ventricle and thickens the heart muscle.
If you have severe aortic valve stenosis, you'll usually need surgery to replace the valve. Left untreated, aortic valve stenosis can lead to serious heart problems, including heart failure.
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Causes:
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Calcium buildup
- Rheumatic Fever
Symptoms:
- Chest pain/angina
- Cough, possibly bloody
- Breathlessness
- Lethargy/tiredness
- Palpitations
- Fainting, weakness or dizziness
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