| aortic stenosis |
Narrowing of the aortic valve opening, causing obstruction of blood flow into the circulation. The condition causes the heart to work harder and the muscle in the wall of the left ventricle (lower chamber) to thicken.
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| aortic arch |
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| aortic insufficiency |
Failure of the aortic valve to prevent backflow of oxygen-rich blood from aorta to left ventricle, resulting in dilatation, hypertrophy and ultimately failure of the pumping mechanism.
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| aortic valve |
Valve located where the aorta meets the left ventricle of the heart. It allows the blood to flow from the heart into the aorta and prevents back flow.
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| aortic aneurysm |
Localised ballooning of the aorta, potentially causing pressure on adjacent structures and liability to rupture.
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