AORTIC STENOSIS

SYMPTOMS
1. EXTERNAL DYSPONEA
2.ANGINA PECTORIS
3. COUGH, HAEMOPTYSIS
4.EXERTIONAL SYNCOPE DUE 2 LOW CARDIAC OUTPUT
5.SUDDEN DEATH

SIGNS
A. LOW PULSE PRESSURE
B. ANKLE OEDEMA FOUND IF HEART FAILURE DEVELOPS
C. JUGULAR VENOUS PRESSURE RAISED IF RIGHT HEART FAILURE DEVELOPSAortic Stenosis
PREVENTION OF AORTIC STENOSIS
Treat strep infections promptly to prevent rheumatic fever, which can cause aortic stenosis. This condition itself often cannot be prevented, but some of the complications can be.

Notify the health care provider or dentist about any history of heart valve disease before treatment for any condition. Any dental work, including cleaning, and any invasive procedure can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream. This bacteria can infect a weakened valve causing endocarditis.

Follow the health care provider's treatment recommendation for conditions that may cause valve disease. Notify the provider if there is a family history of congenital heart diseases.