aortic stenosis
Americannoun
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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 aortic valve controls blood leaving the heart, and aortic stenosis develops when this valve becomes thick, stiff, and narrow.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Left untreated, severe aortic stenosis can lead to heart failure and death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
Jane Booth was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis at 62.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 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 Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)
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