Aortic valve stenosis

Introduction Aortic valve stenosis is a narrowing of the heart valve, which lies between the left ventricle of the aorta, the aortic valve. It is the most common heart valve defect in Germany. One consequence of the disease is usually an overload of the left heart, which initially leads to an enlargement of the heart … Aortic valve stenosis

Therapy | Aortic valve stenosis

Therapy The therapy of aortic valve stenosis depends on the severity of the disease, the symptoms that occur as well as any concomitant diseases and the patient’s general condition. While in mild to moderate aortic valve stenosis without symptoms there is controversial discussion as to whether surgical replacement of the aortic valve is justified, surgical … Therapy | Aortic valve stenosis

What are the life expectancies with aortic valve stenosis? | Aortic valve stenosis

What are the life expectancies with aortic valve stenosis? Aortic valve stenosis is often a chance finding, since the heart adapts and even in severe cases it is possible that no or only minor symptoms occur. It is possible that over the years the valve narrowing will increase only very slightly or not at all. … What are the life expectancies with aortic valve stenosis? | Aortic valve stenosis