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One day, my dad picked up the phone
Understanding aortic stenosis
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of breath. Conrad thought his symptoms
were the normal signs of aging,
but he soon discovered they were actually
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valves in his heart.
In your golden years, you’ve probably
come to expect that your hair will turn
gray and that you may lose a step or two
in your tango. But did you know that feeling
extremely tired or short of breath
may signal a deeper, underlying problem?
Aortic stenosis may be the culprit.
Up to 1.5 million people in the United
States suffer from this progressive disease
where the aortic valve in the heart
narrows. This can be caused by a variety
of reasons, including the buildup of calcium
in the heart valve, a birth defect,
rheumatic fe ver, or radiation therapy.
Approximately 250,000 people suffer from
the most severe form of aortic stenosis.
Aortic stenosis symptoms are often
mistaken for signs of “normal” aging
and may cause you to experience the following:
• Chest pain or tightness.
• Fatigue.
• Shortness of breath.
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, and/or
fainting.
• Heart palpitations.
• Swollen ankles and feet.
• Diffi culty walking short distances or
exercising.
• Sensations of a rapid fl uttering heartbeat.
• The need to sleep sitting upright instead
of lying fl at in bed.
• Unable or unfi t to engage in physical
activities that you used to enjoy.
If you experience any of these symptoms,
talk to your doctor right away as
they may be signs of a serious health issue.
The American College of Cardiology
and the American Heart Association
guidelines recommend treatment
quickly once a person is diagnosed with
severe aortic stenosis. Once people begin
experiencing symptoms, studies indicate
that up to 50 percent of those with severe
symptomatic aortic stenosis will not survive
more than an average of two years.
These are indeed sobering statistics.
Fortunately there are treatment options
available for aortic stenosis, which
may help to extend and improve your
quality of life. Therefore, it is important
to recognize the symptoms.