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Aortic Stenosis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid BradycardiaAvoid HypotensionAvoid Tachycardia

Pathophysiology

The aortic valve becomes stenosed. This causes a backup of blood, which leads to increased pressures in the left ventricle. This load of pressure forces the ventricle to compensate by getting bigger...

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