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  • The aortic valve controls the flow of blood from the left side of the heart to the rest of the body. When the heart contracts, the aortic valve opens, and oxygen-rich blood flows from the bottom left chamber of the heart (the left ventricle) into the aorta, the body’s main artery.
  • Aortic stenosis is the abnormal narrowing, thickening and stiffening of the aortic valve, which restricts the flow of blood from the ventricle into the aorta.
  • Aortic stenosis can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.
  • Treatment options include procedures or surgery to repair or replace the faulty valve.

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Reviewed on: 28-10-2022