When a patient develops severe aortic stenosis, this is most often when they develop symptoms. The first one is chest discomfort. Second is shortness of breath. The third is fainting or feeling faint.

Many causes exist including atherosclerosis, hypertension and connective tissue disorders. There are no specific symptoms related to an ascending aortic aneurysm until a complication occurs.

Individuals with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms usually do not have symptoms. Aneurysms are commonly found incidentally. It is possible that as the aneurysm enlarges and compresses surrounding ...

Cardiac catheterization is also indicated if aortic valve replacement is going to be performed so that the coronary arteries can be imaged. If significant coronary atherosclerosis is present ...