Definition of Aortic stenosis

1. Noun. Abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve.


Medical Definition of Aortic stenosis

1. Progressive narrowing of the aortic valve resulting in the obstructed passage of blood from the left ventricle into the aorta. Causes for aortic stenosis include rheumatic fever, congenital and idiopathic sclerosis. Chronic stenosis can lead to left ventricular enlargement and congestive heart failure. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aortic Stenosis

aortic orifice
aortic orifice
aortic ostium
aortic plexus
aortic pseudo-coarctation
aortic reflex
aortic regurgitation
aortic regurgitation: aetiology
aortic rupture
aortic sac
aortic septal defect
aortic sinus
aortic sinus aneurysm
aortic spindle
aortic stenosis (current term)
aortic stenosis (current term)
aortic sulcus
aortic ultrasound
aortic valve
aortic valve
aortic valve insufficiency
aortic valve prolapse
aortic valve stenosis
aortic vestibule
aortitis
aortitis
aortoannular ectasia
aortocoronary
aortocoronary bypass
aortogram

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