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Aortic Stenosis

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St Louis, MO
January 15, 2024
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I was diagnosed recently with moderate-severe aortic stenosis. I had a murmur as grade 1 and in 3 yrs. time a grade 3. Thats what lead them to do an echo. I'm 61 yrs old with very bad anxiety. I have still not heard from the Vascular team after 10 days. It's really got me nervous! I have had pusating tinnitis in my ear for several yrs. Recently it has gotten very loud. The person that did the echo told me the sound I am hearing is my own murmur. It's horrible and makes it very hard to sleep. So far the only symptom I have is dizziness. I am so scared...

February 21
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Aortic stenosis, also known as aortic valve stenosis, is a condition where the aortic valve becomes blocked or narrowed. This can be caused by aging, calcium buildup, or infections. Here are some key points:

- Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chest pain (angina), fainting (syncope), dizziness, and heart murmurs
- Causes: Show Full Answer

Aortic stenosis, also known as aortic valve stenosis, is a condition where the aortic valve becomes blocked or narrowed. This can be caused by aging, calcium buildup, or infections. Here are some key points:

- Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chest pain (angina), fainting (syncope), dizziness, and heart murmurs.
- Causes: Aging, calcium and fat deposits, wear and tear, infections, or congenital heart conditions.
- Diagnosis: ECG, echocardiogram, and other tests to visualize the heart and measure valve function.
- Treatment:
- Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Aortic Valve Repair

If left untreated, severe aortic stenosis can lead to heart failure and other serious complications.

July 13, 2024

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