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What is the definition of Aortic Valve Stenosis?
Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is a condition characterized by narrowing of the heart's aortic valve opening. This narrowing prevents the valve from opening fully, which obstructs blood flow from the heart into the aorta, and onward to the rest of the body. AVS can range from mild to severe. Signs and symptoms typically develop when the narrowing of the opening is severe and may include chest pain (angina) or tightness; shortness of breath or fatigue (especially during exertion); feeling faint or fainting; heart palpitations; and heart murmur. Individuals with less severe congenital AVS (present at birth) may not develop symptoms until adulthood. Individuals with severe cases may faint without warning. AVS can have several causes including abnormal development before birth (such as having 1 or 2 valve leaflets instead of 3); calcium build-up on the valve in adulthood; and rheumatic fever.
What are the alternative names for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
  • Aortic valve stenosis
  • Aortic stenosis
  • Valvular aortic stenosis
Who are the top Aortic Valve Stenosis Local Doctors?
Tanvir K. Bajwa
Elite in Aortic Valve Stenosis
Dr. Tanvir K. Bajwa
Interventional Cardiology
Elite in Aortic Valve Stenosis
Dr. Tanvir K. Bajwa
Interventional Cardiology

Aurora Cardiovascular Services

960 N 12th St, 
Milwaukee, WI 
414-219-7408
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Tanvir Bajwa is an Interventional Cardiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Bajwa is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Amar Krishnaswamy
Elite in Aortic Valve Stenosis
Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy
Cardiology
Elite in Aortic Valve Stenosis
Dr. Amar Krishnaswamy
Cardiology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

9500 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
216-444-2200
Experience:
28+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Amar Krishnaswamy is a Cardiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Krishnaswamy has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

 
 
 
 
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Vasilis C. Babaliaros
Elite in Aortic Valve Stenosis
Dr. Vasilis C. Babaliaros
Cardiology
Elite in Aortic Valve Stenosis
Dr. Vasilis C. Babaliaros
Cardiology

Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
Atlanta, GA 
404-778-5299
Experience:
30+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Greek
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Vasilis Babaliaros is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Babaliaros has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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What are the latest Aortic Valve Stenosis Clinical Trials?
Comparison of Hemodynamic Performance of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With Supra-Annular Self-Expanding Versus Balloon-Expandable Valves Assessed by Exercise Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Comparison of Hemodynamic Performance of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With Supra-Annular Self-Expanding Versus Balloon-Expandable Valves Assessed by Exercise Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The hypothesis is that SEV result in superior valvular hemodynamics (more pronounced during exercise) and exercise capacity relative to BEV. Furthermore, the hypothesis is that stress CMR will be able to demonstrate differences in these hemodynamic parameters. CMR will also provide refined assessment of paravalvular leak and its impact on ventricular function and on clinical outcomes.

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The PROGRESS Trial: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial to Assess the Management of Moderate Aortic Stenosis by Clinical Surveillance or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
The PROGRESS Trial: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial to Assess the Management of Moderate Aortic Stenosis by Clinical Surveillance or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This study objective is to establish the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 / SAPIEN 3 Ultra / SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA Transcatheter Heart Valve systems in subjects with moderate, calcific aortic stenosis. Following completion of enrollment, subjects will be eligible for enrollment in the continued access phase of the trial.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center