Re: the most common cause of AS
mohhaider - 08-04-08 00:39

Rheumatic heart disease

Re: the most common cause of AS
bingousmle - 08-04-08 10:40

yeah even i agree with RHD

Re: the most common cause of AS
sshahraz - 08-04-08 14:32

No, take another guess. RHD is the most common cause of MS not AS.

Re: the most common cause of AS
bingousmle - 08-06-08 10:25

congenital bicuspid valve in young, aortic sclerosis in older patients.

Re: the most common cause of AS
mohhaider - 08-06-08 15:42

yes , bicuspid aortic valve may be the answer .

Re: the most common cause of AS
sshahraz - 08-07-08 06:32

OK, the most common all-age cause of AS is age associated degeneration and calcification of the aortic valve.

Re: the most common cause of AS
babbu5508 - 07-28-10 04:19

calcific aortic stenosis...Major causes and predisposing conditions of aortic stenosis include acute rheumatic fever and bicuspid aortic valve. As individuals age, calcification of the aortic valve may occur and result in stenosis.