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Can my aortic stenosis worsen with time?

Yes, your aortic stenosis may become worse with time.

Aortic stenosis typically occurs in 3 stages: mild, moderate and severe.1

These stages are defined by how damaged your aortic valve is.

Ask your doctor at every appointment to listen to your heart to find out which stage your aortic stenosis is at.

mild aortic stenosis
mild aortic stenosis
mild aortic stenosis

Mild

  • Minor damage to your aortic valve
  • Consult your doctor on how to slow your aortic valve damage
  • Go for regular health check-ups
moderate aortic stenosis
moderate aortic stenosis
moderate aortic stenosis

Moderate

  • Moderate damage to your aortic valve
  • May rapidly progress to severe
  • Consult a cardiologist if your symptoms worsen
severe aortic stenosis
severe aortic stenosis
severe aortic stenosis

Severe

  • Severe damage to your aortic valve
  • Life-threatening condition requiring immediate action
  • Discuss treatment options with your cardiologist immediately

Do not delay getting your heart checked. Visit your doctor today.

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References

  1. American Heart Association. Aortic Stenosis Overview. Available at: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-valve-problems-and-disease/heart-valve-problems-and-causes/problem-aortic-valve-stenosis. Accessed 25 Oct 2023.
  2. Cleveland Clinic. Aortic Valve Stenosis. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health... Accessed 25 Oct 2023.
  3. Otto C. Heart. 2000;84:211-218.
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