A pathological constriction that can occur above (supravalvular stenosis), below (subvalvular stenosis), or at the AORTIC VALVE. It is characterized by restricted outflow from the LEFT VENTRICLE into the AORTA.
    

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Human heart (aortic valve) tissue displaying  calcification.

Spilsbury, Sir Bernard (1877-1947), Forensic Pathologist

Reference heart sounds. Part one.

Auditorium : an audio medical magazine for hospital doctors. Vol.3. no.1 Side 1.

Congenital Heart Disease (Left Side) 1899

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Spilsbury, Sir Bernard (1877-1947), Forensic Pathologist

Reference heart sounds. Part one.

Auditorium : an audio medical magazine for hospital doctors. Vol.3. no.1 Side 1.

Congenital Heart Disease (Left Side) 1899

Human heart (aortic valve) tissue displaying calcification.