stenosis
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Five years ago, he had heart surgery at Castle Hill Hospital, near Hull, to treat severe aortic stenosis.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The aortic valve controls blood leaving the heart, and aortic stenosis develops when this valve becomes thick, stiff, and narrow.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
A study published in 2025 investigated serotonin in aortic stenosis, a different type of heart valve disease.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Many people with aortic stenosis are unaware or undiagnosed, according to the American Heart Association, which is working on helping people get better access to care.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
The stenosis had been coming on for two years, and was slowly progressive in spite of every form of treatment then known to the medical profession.
From Makers of Modern Medicine by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
