Aortic Valve Stenosis

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about aortic valve stenosis:	What is aortic valve stenosis? What causes aortic valve stenosis? What are the symptoms of aortic valve stenosis? What increases my risk for aortic valve stenosis?
Being diagnosed:	When should I see a doctor? How will my doctor diagnose aortic valve stenosis? What is an echocardiogram? What other types of heart valve disease are there?
Getting treatment:	How is aortic valve stenosis treated? How is stenosis along with coronary artery disease treated? Will I need surgery? Should I have valve replacement surgery? Should I replace my aortic valve with a mechanical or tissue valve? What kind of treatment and monitoring will I need after surgery?
Ongoing concerns:	How will aortic valve stenosis develop? What are the complications of aortic valve stenosis?
Living with aortic valve stenosis:	What will life be like with and without symptoms? How often do I monitor my aortic valve? Can I exercise if I have stenosis? What If I'm pregnant or want to become pregnant?

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Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: November 14, 2007
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine George Philippides, MD - Cardiology
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