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Stenosis of the Aortic Valve Symptoms
Symptoms develop gradually in those with aortic stenosis. A person may not develop symptoms for 10 to 20 years.
Initial symptoms of aortic stenosis include:
- Fainting:
- Faintness with exertion
- Difficulty breathing with exertion
Symptoms of worsening aortic stenosis include:
- Chest pain:
- Excessive sweating
- Breathing difficulty when lying flat
- Breathing difficulty that awakens you from sleep
Severe aortic stenosis may lead to congestive heart failure.
Additional symptoms of congestive heart failure include:
Continue to Stenosis of the Aortic Valve Evaluation
Last Updated: May 5, 2010 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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