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Supravalvular aortic stenosis information


Supravalvular aortic stenosis
SpecialtyMedical genetics Edit this on Wikidata
CausesWilliams syndrome
Diagnostic methodechocardiography or MRI

Supravalvular aortic stenosis is a congenital obstructive narrowing of the aorta just above the aortic valve and is the least common type of aortic stenosis. It is often associated with other cardiovascular anomalies and is one of the characteristic findings of Williams syndrome. The diagnosis can be made by echocardiography or MRI.

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