Stenosis Testing News Today

Aortic stenosis most often occurs either at an advanced age due to calcium buildup over time or from birth due to a congenital heart defect. Aortic stenosis is a condition in which the opening of the aortic valve narrows, restricting blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. The American Heart Association estimates that over 20% of older Americans have aortic stenosis, referring to it as a condition “common in people over age 65.”¹ Despite i...