Breed Health Score
cardiac

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.

Breeds commonly associated with Aortic stenosis (2)

47
Boxer11.3 yr · large
53
Rottweiler10.6 yr · large

Related cardiac conditions

Dilated cardiomyopathyMitral valve diseaseHeart murmursARVC (cardiomyopathy)Cardiac diseaseJuvenile dilated cardiomyopathyMitral valve dysplasiaPatent ductus arteriosus

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.