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Aortic stenosis
Is a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart. This restricts blood flow through the valve. The heart then needs to squeeze (contract) harder to pump blood into the aorta.
Symptoms:
- Chest pain (angina) or tightness
- Feeling faint or fainting with exertion
- Shortness of breath, especially with exertion
- Fatigue, especially during times of increased activity
- Heart palpitations — sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat
- Heart murmur
Preliminary plan:
- Cardiologist appointment
- General practitioner appointment
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Urinalysis
- Blood test:
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- ECG
- Phonocardiography
- Echocardiography
- Chest X-ray (heart)
Doctors
Cardiologist
Candidate of Medical Science, the highest qualification category, specialisation «Cardiology»
