aortic stenosis
Americannoun
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Left untreated, severe aortic stenosis can lead to heart failure and death.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
The study centered on low-risk patients with aortic stenosis, a serious heart valve disease.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
They were then issued with a second death certificate, which said the primary cause of his death was pneumonia and severe aortic stenosis, a blocked heart valve.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
His son Steve said the cause was aortic stenosis.
From New York Times • May 9, 2024
Generally, however, if a heart with aortic stenosis needs stimulation, the blood pressure is generally none too high, although there may be arteriosclerosis present.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)
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