Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients or parents may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to valvular stenosis:

1. What type of valvular stenosis is present?
   
   
2. What tests will be used to diagnose the condition?
   
   
3. How severe is the condition?
   
   
4. Is the stenosis a congenital abnormality?
   
   
5. What problems can be caused by the stenosis?
   
   
6. Will I be prescribed medications? If so, what type and for how long?
   
   
7. Is surgery necessary for the stenosis? If so, what type?
   
   
8. How quickly does the surgery need to be performed?
   
   
9. If I'm getting a replacement valve, what type will be used?
   
   
10. Will I need to be on anticoagulation therapy after surgery?
    
    
11. How long will a replacement valve last?
    
    
12. What restrictions do I have with this condition?
    
    
13. How will my condition be monitored?
    
    
14. Are there other treatment options available to me?
    
    
15. Are my children at higher risk for this condition I have it?