Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Aortic sclerosis history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Aortic sclerosis is generally an asymptomatic condition that is usually detected as an incidental finding on transthoracic echocardiography.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
- Mostly asymptomatic
- If the patient becomes symptomatic, immediate transthoracic echocardiography is required to evaluate disease progression to aortic stenosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [2]