Sheeza Basharatabout 2 years ago

Aortic Stenosis

Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve, the outflow valve of the heart between the left ventricle (main pumping chamber) and the aorta (major blood vessel carrying blood to the body).The aortic valve normally functions as a 1-way valve that prevents blood from leaking back into the heart. When the aortic valve narrows, the heart has to work harder to pump blood into the aorta ✔Symptoms of aortic stenosis include chest pressure, lightheadedness or fainting, breathlessness, and/or fatigue. They indicate that the extra work required to open the valve has overcome the heart’s ability to work normally. ✔Medications are usually not effective in treating aortic stenosis as this is a mechanical problem, and valve replacement is the only proven therapy to improve symptoms and prolong life.