aortic stenosis

noun

, Pathology.

1. abnormal narrowing of the aorta, especially of its orifice, usually as a result of rheumatic fever or embryologic anomalies.

Example Sentences

While autopsy findings indicate Avenatti died of aortic stenosis due to hyperlipidemia, a heart valve disease that was linked to high cholesterol, Pons said she wasn’t aware her aunt had health issues.

From Los Angeles Times

At 89, despite aortic stenosis, he had joined a gym in suburban San Diego and was working with two trainers there when he collapsed.

From New York Times

The cause was cardiomyopathy and aortic stenosis, said a son, David Solomon.

From Washington Post

Until recently, open heart surgery was the only way that you would treat a condition called aortic stenosis.

From The Guardian

Wisz was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, leading to the severe narrowing of her aorta, when she was 1.

From Los Angeles Times