Aortic Stenosis in Cats
 
The narrowing of the aortic valve, which controls the blood flow from the left ventricle (one of the cat's four heart chambers) to the aorta ventricular outflow tract, is a congenital (present at birth) defect called aortic stenosis. It is a serious health concern that may lead to various complications.
 
Symptoms and Types
 
There are three types of three types of aortic stenosis: valvular (present at the valve), subvalvular (present below the valve), or supravalvular (present above the valve). The defect typically develops over the first few wee ...read more