Causes
Any Condition That Damages Your Aortic Valve
Any condition that damages your aortic valve can cause aortic insufficiency. Among the most common causes are:
- Deterioration of the Valve With Age
The aortic valve opens and shuts tens of thousands of times a day, every day. Aortic valve insufficiency may result from age-related wear and tear.
Aortic Dissection
A sudden tear in the aorta associated with aneurysm, hypertension, trauma or some congenital defects.
- Congenital Valve Problems
- Endocarditis
The aortic valve may be damaged by this infection inside your heart that involves heart valves.
- Rheumatic Fever
This complication of strep throat was once a common childhood illness in the United States. It can damage the aortic valve, leading to aortic valve regurgitation later on.
- High Blood Pressure
