aortic stenosis

noun

Meaning

A heart condition where the valve between the left ventricle and the aorta becomes narrowed, restricting blood flow.

Examples

  • The cardiologist confirmed that the patient's chest pain was caused by severe aortic stenosis.
  • Patients with aortic stenosis often experience fatigue, dizziness, or shortness of breath during physical exertion.

Synonyms: narrowed heart valve, aortic valve narrowing, aortic valve disease, aortic valve obstruction