Aortic Stenosis is usually an age-related heart valve disease. Aortic Stenosis is severely under diagnosed in New Zealand and many other countries due to its long latent period. Yet it's one of the most common and serious heart valve diseases, which can lead to dangerous complications if left untreated. "Symptoms of aortic stenosis may include struggling with activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries, chest pains, an erratic heartbeat, or trouble with breathing and feeling dizzy or light-headed. "But the earlier heart valve problems are picked up, the sooner your doctor can help you find the best treatment options," Hart says.

Source: Stuff August 09, 2021 17:03 UTC