| Aortic stenosis is a common problem. Aortic valve | | | | Aortic stenosis can cause dizziness, syncope, angina |
| stenosis or aortic stenosis is a condition in which the | | | | and congestive heart failure. he three major causes |
| heart's aortic valve narrows. Aortic valve stenosis | | | | of aortic stenosis are calcific degeneration or deposits |
| (AS) is a valvular heart disease caused by the | | | | of calcium on the valve (primarily affects the elderly), |
| incomplete opening of the aortic valve. Approximately | | | | congenital abnormality with only two instead of three |
| 2% of people over the age of 65, 3% of people | | | | cusps, and rheumatic fever. Several factors, including |
| over age 75, and 4% percent of people over age 85 | | | | aging, can damage the aortic valve and lead to aortic |
| have the disorder. It is more common among men. | | | | valve stenosis. |