aortic stenosis
Americannoun
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Five years ago, he had heart surgery at Castle Hill Hospital, near Hull, to treat severe aortic stenosis.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 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 study examined valve tissue from 66 patients undergoing replacement for severe aortic stenosis and compared it with normal donor valves.
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
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
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