Aortic Stenosis in Women: causes, symptoms and treatment options
What is aortic stenosis?
Aortic stenosis is a heart valve disease that results in aortic valve narrowing and restriction of blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body, causing severe (and potentially life-threatening) complications. Diagnosis involves imaging and catheter-based tests to assess severity. Once aortic stenosis is severe, treatment options include open-heart surgery or a less invasive keyhole procedure via the femoral artery (TAVI).
Aortic stenosis is more common in older women, who often experience different symptoms than men. Women are frequently under-diagnosed and referred later for care, sometimes when heart function is already impaired. Greater awareness of symptoms and treatment options is crucial.
Patient booklets to aid timely diagnosis and management
These brochures, developed in collaboration with Global Heart Hub and translated into 5 languages, provide key information that aims to help women to better understand and recognise their condition, and seek help in a timely manner.
- Aortic Stenosis In Women - causes, symptoms, and treatment options
- La sténose aortique chez la femme - causes, symptômes et options de traitement
- Aortenklappenstenose bei Frauen - Ursachen, Symptome und Behandlungsmöglichkeiten
- La estenosis aórtica en mujeres - causas, síntomas y opciones de tratamiento
- Stenosi aortica nelle donne - cause, sintomi e opzioni di trattamento
- Στένωση αορτής στις γυναίκες - αιτίες, συμπτώματα και επιλογές θεραπείας
A guide for primary care and referring physicians.
- Aortic Stenosis In Women - A guide for primary care and referring physicians
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