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Breaking Down Aortic Stenosis

Aortic stenosis is a common valvular disorder, especially in the elderly population, causing a left ventricular outflow obstruction. Etiologies include congenital (bicuspid/unicuspid), degenerative (calcific), and rheumatic disease. Symptoms such as exertional dyspnea or fatigue gradually develop after a long asymptomatic latent period of about 10 to 20…