aortic stenosis

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. abnormal narrowing of the aorta, especially of its orifice, usually as a result of rheumatic fever or embryologic anomalies.

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aortic stenosis

Five years ago, he had heart surgery at Castle Hill Hospital, near Hull, to treat severe aortic stenosis.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

The increase was driven by growth in procedures, in part due to evidence supporting proactive disease management of severe aortic stenosis, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Repeated exposure to live P. gingivalis caused the bacteria to accumulate in the aortic valves of mice, leading to greater valve calcification and symptoms of aortic stenosis.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026

The researchers compared 38 people with severe aortic stenosis with 38 control participants matched for factors including age, sex, and major medical conditions.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

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 Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas) Osborne