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Learn About Aortic Valve Stenosis

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?
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

102 Endicott St, Mgh North Shore Medical, 
Danvers, MA 
 20.6 mi
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Suzanne Baron is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Danvers, Massachusetts. Dr. Baron and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Patent Foramen Ovale, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians Inc

260 Merrimac St, 
Newburyport, MA 
 2.0 mi

Isaac Pourati is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Pourati has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

 
 
 
 
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Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
260 Merrimac St, 
Newburyport, MA 
 2.0 mi

Ashish Shah is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dr. Shah and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Necrosis.

What are the latest Aortic Valve Stenosis Clinical Trials?
NHLBI SESAME (SEptal Scoring Along Midline Endocardium) Early Feasibility Study

Background: Some people have a condition in which the wall (septum) that separates the two main pumping chambers of the heart is too thick. This thick septum causes a condition called left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO), which reduces blood flow out of the heart. LVOTO can cause serious heart disease; symptoms may include shortness of breath, chest pain, heart failure, or death. Researchers wan...

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Avalus Ultra Post-Approval Study (PAS)

Summary: The purpose of this study is to characterize the safety and effectiveness of the Medtronic Avalus Ultra aortic valve bioprosthesis in patients with aortic valve disease.

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