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Aortic Stenosis

Underlying Cause

Aortic Stenosis Underlying Cause

The three main causes of aortic stenosis include:

Congenital aortic stenosis:

Abnormal development in the womb
Found in up to 2% of the general population, primarily those under 30 years of age.
Occurs in about 4 out of 1,000 people in the US

Idiopathic sclerosis of the aortic valve:

Scarring of the aortic valve
Most commonly seen in those over 70

Rheumatic fever

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Last Updated: Aug 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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