Aortic stenosis in dogs
A narrowing of the outflow from the heart to the main body artery, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood. It can cause a heart murmur, fainting, tiredness and, in severe cases, sudden death.
2 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Aortic stenosis, including Rottweiler, Boxer. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 10.6 to 11.3 years.
Aortic stenosis in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- cardiac condition
- Breeds affected
- 2 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Aortic stenosis is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Aortic stenosis (2), ranked by health score
Related cardiac conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.