What is a Stenotic Aortic Valve? Do You Need a Surgery for It?
The narrowing of the aortic valve is termed as aortic valve stenosis. Basically, the condition of aortic valve stenosis is caused when its cusps (flaps) do not respond properly and their opening and closing is not coordinated which builds excessive pressure on the heart to perform, leading to symptoms of chest pain, abnormal heart sounds which gives an effect of heart murmur when heard through a stethoscope, state of dizziness, weakness, unexplained shortness of breath and heart palpitations.