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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Example Sentences

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

While autopsy findings indicate Avenatti died of aortic stenosis due to hyperlipidemia, a heart valve disease that was linked to high cholesterol, Pons said she wasn’t aware her aunt had health issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2023

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)