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Aortic Stenosis

Narrowing of the aortic valve of the heart is called aortic stenosis, which results in reduced blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. As the heart has to pump harder to supply blood, it causes symptoms like heart murmur, chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and fatigue.

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Can height and weight play a role in aortic regurgitation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 57 years old. I had a recent echocardiogram to monitor my moderate aortic regurgitation and mildly dilated aortic root and ascending aorta of 41 mm. Both remained stable. My rest echo report indicated the following such as normal left ventricular size, overall low normal systolic...  Read Full »


Dr. Talapatra Ritendra Nath

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have evaluated your echocardiography report. In your case, the echo clearly shows that AR (atrial regurgitation) is due to a localized prolapse of the anterior half of RCC (right coronary cusp). So it is not due to coaptation failure. By general rule, tallness ...  Read Full »

Can I have sex with moderate stenosis and heart murmur?

Query: Hello doctor, Three years ago, I was diagnosed with mild stenosis. Two years ago, it progressed from mild to moderate. Also, I have a grade 2 heart murmur with aortic valve leakage. I want to go for a TAVR. Kindly let me know how soon I have to go for the surgery? Also, is it safe to have sex with ...  Read Full »


Dr. Prashant Valecha

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you do not have chest pain or giddiness during exertion like climbing stairs or a brisk walk, you can have sex with moderate activity. However, tablet Sildenafil is contraindicated in aortic stenosis. Also, sex without a limit can be uns...  Read Full »

Can I return to sports after surgery for aortic stenosis?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19 years old and I have supra-alveolar aortic stenosis. For the hourglass type, is there a chance for me to go back to sports after a year or period after the surgery? I would also like to know if the tissue placed in the heart grows with me or it will be replaced after some time.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You did not mention your symptoms. After surgery, echocardiography will be done to see the valve gradients. If normal, you may play sports, but after full healing of the surgical wound, which takes about six to eight weeks to heal. On the safe side, you may undergo anot...  Read Full »

I have chest pain and shortness of breath with exertion. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, A 56-year-old patient went to his physician for evaluation of recurrent episodes of lightheadedness, chest pain, and shortness of breath with exertion. One week earlier, he experienced an episode of syncope while walking up the stairs of his house. Vitals: Heart rate - 116 bpm, BP ...  Read Full »


Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did he lose consciousness while walking upstairs? Is he a diabetic? His cholesterol report seems abnormal, along with hypertension and uncontrolled blood pressure. His color Doppler report showing aortic stenosis. Possible diagnosis is age-related atherosclerosis with ...  Read Full »

Why is there raised blood pressure in an 18-year-old?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18 year old male. Off late experiencing high blood pressure ranging from 160/97 mmHg to 150/95 mmHg and some isolated readings 120/83 mmHg and 130/90 mmHg. But the consistent readings are on the higher side. Echocardiogram is normal. And so is ECG. Few months back thyroid was al...  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be having labile hypertension, at your age it is not common to have a high blood pressure as in the 160's or 150's as you have noted. The one cause that needs to be investigated is kidney disease, therefore it is important to get blood tests pertinent to kid...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for breathing trouble due to calcification of aortic valve?

Query: Hello doctor, I was hospitalized for two days for dry cough, a bit of breathing trouble, and pneumonia. X-ray of the lungs was clear and also had a bit of difficulty in breathing. However, they treated me for community acquired pneumonia and malaria, still at times I use to face a slight difficulty ...  Read Full »


Dr. Amiya Kumar Chattopadhyay

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had breathing difficulty, altered consciousness, allergic condition and you were admitted for that. Now you have slight difficulty in breathing. I have gone through all your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Not to worry. You have a calcifie...  Read Full »

Is my mother's loss of consiousness and aortic valve shrinkage co-related?

Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 71-years-old. She weighs 147.71 Lbs, and her height is 5.41 feet approximately. Four months ago, she fell suddenly and became unconscious while trying to pluck flowers in the garden. As soon as she fell, her forehead got injured and bleeding with a cut above the eyebrow. Imme...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There are two reports, one with severe aortic stenosis and the other with moderate aortic stenosis. Based on the first report of severe aortic stenosi...  Read Full »

I get palpitations with Holter showing maximum heart rate of 190. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I have palpitations for the past three months. No anemia, TFT is normal, MRI abdomen and chest are normal. Echo shows atherosclerotic aortic valve with ejection fraction 60%. Holter shows minimum HR-120 bpm and maximum HR-190 bpm. I have associated fatigue at times...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hello doctor, I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine concerns. First of all, you have a high BMI (body mass index). Try to reduce the weight as you know it is high for this age and height. Ejection fraction of 60% shows you have aortic stenosis due to sclerose...  Read Full »

What are the risks in repeated open heart surgery?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32 year old male weighing 132 pounds and my height is 5'9". I had undergone open heart surgery 7 years back for aortic stenosis valve replacement. One day my eye got swollen and felt some dizziness. So, I went to the doctor for checkup. He told me that I had calcium deposit on aort...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. Transthoracic aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is usually considered as a good choice for patients who are not a good candidate for open heart surgery. It is a good alternativ...  Read Full »

Does maternal vaccine cause aortic stenosis in baby?

Query: Dear doctor, I was two months pregnant when I got vaccines to complete my citizenship status (immigration). My son was born with aortic stenosis. Is this because of the vaccine?  Read Full »


Dr. Babu Lal Meena

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Could you provide more information: What vaccines have you received? What was the content of the vaccine? Did you suffer from any infection during your pregnancy? Did you have any disease during pregnancy and receive any medication for that? Any family history of heart defe...  Read Full »

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