Discrete subaortic stenosis can be cured in most patients by membranectomy associated with either myotomy or myectomy.
How is subaortic stenosis treated?
The subaortic stenosis is repaired by opening the aorta just above the aortic valve. The subaortic membrane can be seen through the valve. The membrane can then be cut out, leaving the left ventricle's outflow tract open and smooth. This operation is called a subaortic resection.
Is subaortic stenosis rare?
Subaortic stenosis, also called subvalvular aortic stenosis or SAS, is a rare heart defect that affects 1% of infants who are born with congenital heart defects.
What causes subaortic stenosis?
Subaortic stenosis is the second most common form of left ventricular outflow obstruction. It occurs when the flow of blood from the heart's pumping chamber or left ventricle is restricted. This obstruction is in the area of the heart under the aortic valve.
Is subaortic stenosis a heart disease?
Subvalvular aortic stenosis is a congenital heart defect that occurs during fetal development. The precise cause is unknown, but genetics may play a role. Subaortic stenosis has also been associated with several congenital syndromes.
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