Cats · Heart & circulation
Aortic Stenosis in Cats
Congenital narrowing at the aortic valve can impede blood flow in cats.
Congenital narrowing at the aortic valve can impede blood flow in cats. Severity ranges from few outward signs to serious heart dysfunction, so assessment determines monitoring and treatment needs.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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