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How to diagnose and manage aortic stenosis

Aortic stenosis is one of the most common valvular abnormalities in the older patient. It is a pathological narrowing of the aortic valve which results in restriction of blood flow across the valve.

IntroductionDiagnosisManagementPrognosisConclusionReferences Introduction Aortic stenosis (AS) is one of the most common valvular abnormalities in the older patient. It is a pathological narrowing of the aortic valve which results in restriction of blood flow across the valve. Aortic sclerosis is where there is calcification of the valve, but often this is not associated with significant limitation of blood flow. Numerous factors can contribute to sclerosis including smoking, hypertension, diabetes and hypercholesterolemia. Valvular degeneration in the elderly and congenital bicuspid valve in younger individuals are other significant causes of AS. Despite being a common cause for aortic stenosis in the past, rheumatic

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