Aortic Valve Stenosis :
In common language, Aortic stenosis can be referred to as the narrowing of the aortic valve opening, which is generally caused by calcium deposits on the leaflets of the aortic valve. This narrowing hinders the flow of blood from the ventricle to the aorta. Aortic valve stenosis is a progressive disease that develops over a period of time. Symptoms of aortic stenosis include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, syncope, and difficulty in lying down flat. Some of the patients may also be asymptomatic. Treatment of aortic valve stenosis includes aortic valve replacement through a surgical approach or through a trans-aortic valve replacement method, which is a minimally invasive procedure. Risk factors for developing aortic stenosis include high blood pressure, uncontrolled blood sugars, congenital heart defects, rheumatic fever, and congenital heart defects. Regular health checkups may be an initial step to diagnose aortic valve stenosis, which needs further follow-up with the cardiologist.