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Aortic Stenosis seen on post mortem. The aorta has been removed in this image to better demonstrate the aortic valve

Aortic Stenosis – AS

Post published:11th June 2017
Reading time:5 mins read

Introduction Aortic Stenosis is the narrowing of the three cusps that form the aortic valve. It is distinct from aortic sclerosis which is generally a milder precursor to aortic stenosis. Aortic Stenosis…

PDA – Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Post published:14th June 2017
Reading time:4 mins read

Introduction Patent Ductus Arteriosus - PDA – L-to-R shunt – ACYANOTIC Patent ductus arterioles describes the persistence of the connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery. In the foetus, this duct…