by Medwatch 7 | Feb 21, 2026 | Heart Surgery
Aortic stenosis is when the heart’s main valve becomes stiff and narrowed, making it harder for blood to flow to the rest of the body. When it becomes severe, it can lead to life-threatening complications, even sudden cardiac death. That’s why treatment is so...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 21, 2026 | Heart & Vascular
Aortic stenosis is a serious, progressive heart valve disease that mostly affects people over 80, though symptoms can appear as early as your 50s or 60s. Dr. Ahmed Elkaryoni, a cardiologist at Memorial Health, explains what it is. “There are four valves in the heart,...
