Catalog
Rheumatic aortic valve stenosis
Link to WHO Definition
Rheumatic aortic valve stenosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/145623962
Aortic stenosis caused by scarring of the aortic valve due to rheumatic fever as a child or young adult. In aortic stenosis, the aortic valve does not open fully. This decreases blood flow from the heart.