Cardiology

Pediatric Aortic stenosis

Aortic stenosis is a cardiac condition that can either be present from birth or develop in later life. In cases where it is not congenital, the defect arises during the first eight weeks of fetal development. Aortic stenosis is characterized by complications with the aortic valve, making it more challenging for the valve leaflets to open fully, impeding the smooth flow of blood from the ventricle to the arteries.