Aortic stenosis results from
A) a hole in the interatrial septum.
B) a weakening of heart muscle.
C) a narrowed opening through the aortic valve.
D) low oxygen levels.
E) leakage from the AV valves.

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Aortic stenosis is characterized by a narrowed opening through the aortic valve, which restricts blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta and onward to the rest of the body.

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