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2. Aortic stenosis - Wikipedia

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   As of 2014 rheumatic heart disease mostly occurs in the developing world. [1] Risk factors are similar to those of coronary artery disease and include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and being male. [1] The aortic valve usually has three leaflets and is located between the left ventricle of the heart, and the aorta. [1]

3. Acute aortic syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) describes a range of severe, painful, potentially life-threatening abnormalities of the aorta. [1] These include aortic dissection, intramural thrombus, and penetrating atherosclerotic aortic ulcer. [2] AAS can be caused by a lesion on the wall of the aorta that involves the tunica media, often in the descending ...

4. Aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia

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   Aortic aneurysm; Figure A shows a normal aorta. Figure B shows a thoracic aortic aneurysm (which is located behind the heart). Figure C shows an abdominal aortic aneurysm located below the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys. Specialty: Cardiology, Vascular surgery: Symptoms: abdominal pain and back pain: Complications: Hemorrhaging ...

5. Aortitis - Wikipedia

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   The initial treatment of suspected infectious aortitis is intravenous antibiotics with broad antimicrobial coverage of the most likely pathologic organisms, In contrast, immunosuppressive therapy is the primary treatment of non-infectious aortitis due to large-vessel vasculitis, and patients are ideally managed by a multi-disciplinary team that ...

6. Heyde's syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Heyde's syndrome; A stenotic aortic valve: Specialty: Cardiology, general surgery, Hematology: Symptoms: Aortic valve stenosis symptoms: Chest pain (angina) or tightness Shortness of breath, especially during exertion or when lying down Fatigue or weakness Irregular heartbeat or heart palpitations Dizziness or fainting episodes Gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms: Occult (hidden) or overt ...

7. Many ‘healthy’ adults may have a troubling heart condition ...

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   More than a quarter of “healthy” adults over 60 have undiagnosed heart valve disease, a new study from the University of East Anglia in England finds. motortion – stock.adobe.com