Aortic Valve Stenosis

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Symptoms

In the early stages, patients with severe aortic stenosis may have no symptoms. However, as the disease progresses, classical symptomatic of breathlessness on exertion, chest pain and syncope may be a sign of more sinister prognosis.

The typical symptoms for aortic valve stenosis include:

Shortness of breath, especially with exertion or when you lie down
Fatigue
Dizziness or fainting
Sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat (heart palpitations)
Chest discomfort or pain

Aortic valve stenosis often does not show any symptoms, making early detection difficult. Some signs and symptoms may only show up after a doctor’s physical examination. These signs include:

Heart murmur

Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)

Aortic Valve Stenosis - How to prevent?

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Preparing for surgery

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Post-surgery care

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Other Information

Cardiothoracic Surgery,

Aortic Valve Repair,

Bicuspid Aortic Valve,

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)/Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement (PAVR)

Article contributed by Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart Centre Singapore

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