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Aortic Stenosis Defined
Narrowing of the opening of the aortic valve in the heart, which increases resistance to blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta; commonly a birth defect or caused by scarring and calcium accumulation in the valve from rheumatic fever
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'Healthy' Sterols May Pose Health Risk
Published July 16, 2008, 9:22 am, Science Daily
Plant sterols have been touted as an effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, a research study has uncovered that these compounds do have their own risks, as they can accumulate in heart valves and lead to stenosis.
Potential Health Risk Posed By 'Healthy' Sterols
Published July 15, 2008, 4:06 am, Medical News Today
Plant sterols have been touted as an effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, a research study in the July JLR has uncovered that these compounds do have their own risks, as they can accumulate in heart valves and lead to stenosis.
Plant sterols may pose health risk
Published July 15, 2008, 3:18 am, New Kerala
Washington, July 15 : They might be known for lowering bad cholesterol and reducing heart disease risk, but plant sterols have their own health risks, say researchers.
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- JASE pressure recovery in congenital AS: JASE pressure recovery in congenital AS: (J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2002;15:1496-1 502.)
- Discrepancies between catheter and Doppler estimates of valve effective orifice area can be predicted from the pressure recovery phenomenon: practical implications with regard to quantification of aortic stenosis severity -- Garcia et al. 41 (3): 435 -- J: more pressure recovery stuff
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- Assessment of Aortic Valve Stenosis Severity : A New Index Based on the Energy Loss Concept -- Garcia et al. 101 (7): 765 -- Circulation: formula for pressure recovery
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