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Aortenstenose · Aortic Stenosis · Valvuläre Aortenstenose · Congenital aortic stenosis · Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis · Subaortenstenose · SAS · Subvalvuläre Aortenstenose · Aortic valve stenosis, generic
Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart, which controls blood flow from the main pumping chamber (the left ventricle) to the rest of the body. Because of this restriction, the heart muscle must work much harder to pump blood, which eventually causes the muscle wall to thicken abnormally. This is a severe cardiovascular condition that can strain the heart over time.
Symptoms typically appear during puppyhood or adolescence and include low energy, rapid tiring during exercise, shortness of breath, or sudden fainting. In many cases, a veterinarian first detects the condition during a routine check-up by hearing a distinct heart murmur.
While the condition is not curable, it is managed through lifelong medication, restricted exercise, and regular veterinary ultrasound check-ups. Lifetime management and monitoring typically cost between €1,500 and €7,000.
More conditions affecting the Heart.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
