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`WHAT IS SEVERE AORTIC STENOSIS?
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`Severe Aortic Stenosis
`(AS) of Your Native
`Valve
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`Your native valve is the valve you were
`born with. AS occurs when your aortic
`valve does not open as it should. This
`makes your heart work harder to pump
`blood through your body. This affects
`your health and limits your normal daily
`activities.
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`Severe AS may be caused by the
`following:
`Age.
`Calcium buildup that narrows the aortic
`valve.
`Radiation therapy.
`Infection of the heart.
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`Left untreated, severe AS can lead to heart failure or even sudden death.
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`Failing Surgical Aortic Valve
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`Some people have had their own valve replaced with surgery. Surgical valves wear out over time. The surgical valve can
`start to fail. The Medtronic TAVR heart valve might be an option for these people.
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`Signs of Severe AS
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`Severe AS may cause you to feel:
`Chest pain.
`Faint.
`Dizzy.
`Tired.
`Out of breath.
`Irregular heart beat.
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`Is the Medtronic TAVR Heart Valve Right for You?
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`The Medtronic TAVR heart valve is for people with aortic valve disease. Your doctor can help you decide if the Medtronic
`TAVR device is right for you.
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