Aorticstenosis (AS or AoS) is the narrowing of the exit of the left ventricle of the heart (where the aorta begins), such that problems result. Learn the key features of aorticstenosis including its signs and symptoms, underlying pathophysiology, and clinical management. Read on to learn more about aorticstenosismurmurs, including what causes them, what they sound like, and how doctors treat them.
Understanding the Context
View Patient Education. Aorticstenosis (AS) is narrowing or restricted opening of the aortic valve, obstructing blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta during systole. Aorticstenosismurmur is a high-pitched sound that can be heard when a healthcare professional listens to your heart with a stethoscope. AorticStenosisMurmurAorticstenosis is a common heart valve disorder characterized by a narrowed aortic valve, which hampers blood flow from the heart.
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Key Insights
Aorticstenosismurmur is a type of heart murmur that can occur as a symptom of aorticstenosis. Where to Hear an AorticStenosis Heart Murmur. Pictured below is the ideal location to hear typical aorticstenosismurmur. Diagnostic Approach to AorticStenosisMurmur. The characteristic systolic murmur of aorticstenosis is a key diagnostic finding that guides further evaluation The typical murmur of aorticstenosis is a high-pitched, “diamond shaped” crescendo-decrescendo, midsystolic ejection murmurIn mild aorticstenosis, the murmur peaks in early systole.
Important Details
The murmur of valvular aorticstenosis is augmented upon squatting or following a premature beat; the murmur intensity is reduced during Valsalva strain. Correlation of intensity of aorticstenosismurmur by auscultation with echocardiographically determined transvalvular gradients and valve area. J Noninvasive Cardiol. 1999; 3: 25-31.
Final Thoughts
Aorticstenosis symptoms include shortness of breath on exertion, angina, dizziness or syncope. The characteristic murmur may occasionally be faint and so the patient may present as... Murmur of AorticStenosis.Like the murmur of aorticstenosis, this murmur is best heard at the upper right sternal edge, is systolic, crescendo-decrescendo and mid frequency.
