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Aortic Stenosis – Part 1 (Heart Murmur Series) Video
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Video at a Glance
- In the first of the two-part series on aortic stenosis, the anatomy of the aortic valve is described.
- The closure of the aortic valve produces the second heart sound.
- When the aortic valve narrows due to calcification, rheumatic heart disease, or congenital abnormality, it does not open smoothly.
- Aortic stenosis results in decreased cardiac output and left ventricular hypertrophy.
- Signs and symptoms include syncope, angina, and dyspnea.
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