Valve stenosis (“narrowing”) is a disorder characterized by stiffening of the heart valve flaps.
Valve stenosis (“narrowing”) is a disorder characterized by stiffening of the heart valve flaps. It can occur as a congenital defect, a consequence of prolonged calcium ion imbalance, or an infection. Patients experiencing valve stenosis often have obstructed blood flow that requires surgical intervention.
Think about how the blood flow would be disrupted as it passes each of the heart valves if they were stiff.
What happens to the heart over all?
