Aortic Stenosis Causes & Risks

Causes

The main causes of aortic stenosis include:

A birth defect of the aortic valve, which normally has three cusps:
- An aortic valve that has only one cusp or is otherwise stenotic from birth
- A bicuspid (two-part) aortic valve with progressive wear and tear
Progressive calcification of the aortic valve with age (most common in elderly)
Rarely, scarring of the aortic valve caused by rheumatic fever

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition.

Sex: male
Family members with valvular heart disease
History of rheumatic fever

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