Cincinnati Childrens

Summary Page Aortic Valvar Stenosis

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Aortic Valvar Stenosis

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Valve close-up, Normal

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Valve close-up, Aortic Stenosis

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  1. Normal heart in systole (during ventricular ejection) showing aortic valve opening completely.
  2. Aortic stenosis with thickened and fused valve leaflets preventing full opening during systole.
  3. Fusion of a commisure in a malformed, bicuspid aortic valve.