If not done already, your doctor will order an echocardiogram to confirm the diagnosis of aortic stenosis. The test uses ...

A TTE is a non-invasive diagnostic test that uses ultrasound waves ... aortic stenosis usually begins with a physical exam.

When the S2 sound is no longer audible, it can be concluded that the aortic stenosis is relatively severe ... as determined by continuous wave Doppler, is used to calculate the transaortic ...

When the S2 sound is no longer audible, the aortic stenosis is relatively severe ... as determined by continuous wave Doppler, is used to calculate the transaortic pressure gradient using the ...

DAVID MONTGOMERY: Aortic stenosis is a tightening of one of the four major valves of the heart. The aortic valve is particularly important because the aortic valve is the gateway to the rest of ...