Diseases and Conditions
Aortic valve disease
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Risk factors
Risk factors of aortic valve disease include:
- Older age
- Certain heart conditions present at birth (congenital heart disease)
- History of infections that can affect the heart
- Chronic kidney disease
- History of radiation therapy to the chest
