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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?
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
Languages Spoken:
English
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Tanvir Bajwa is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Bajwa is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Bajwa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

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 practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Krishnaswamy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Krishnaswamy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2012.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Aortic Valve Stenosis
Dr. Brian Griffin
Cardiology
Elite in Aortic Valve Stenosis
Dr. Brian Griffin
Cardiology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

9500 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
216-444-2200
Languages Spoken:
English
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Brian Griffin is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Griffin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1993.

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What are the latest Aortic Valve Stenosis Clinical Trials?
Ischemic And Bleeding Risk Assessment After TAVR (FOCUS ONE Registry)
Ischemic And Bleeding Risk Assessment After TAVR (FOCUS ONE Registry)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 16, 2026
Intervention Type: Other

Summary: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) represents an effective treatment to improve symptoms and prognosis in patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS) (1-2). Giving an established uniform approach towards anticoagulation and antithrombotic therapy after TAVR in the post POPULAR-TAVI era, recent data coming from the analysis of different trials, highlight the relevance of the pa...

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Investigation of the Safety and Performance of a Novel PTV Balloon in Patients Undergoing TAVI for Severe Aortic Stenosis
Investigation of the Safety and Performance of a Novel PTV Balloon in Patients Undergoing TAVI for Severe Aortic Stenosis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 16, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This clinical investigation is being done to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a new device, a PTV Balloon, that will be used to open up an area in the heart (the valve) before and potentially after placing a new valve in patients requiring a new heart valve. The main question it aims to answer is: What percentage of patients develop new heart conduction problems after using the investigati...

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