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Aortic Valve Insufficiency : Causes

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Causes Overview Articles

Aortic insufficiency
Aortic insufficiency can result from any condition that weakens the aortic valve. The condition causes dilation(widening) of the left lower chamber of the heart, which continues to get worse with time.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2008
Aortic Valve Insufficiency
The faulty working of the aortic valve can be caused by a birth defect; by abnormal widening of the aorta(which can be caused by very high blood pressure and a variety of other less common conditions); by various diseases that cause large amounts ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that may develop after an infection with Streptococcus bacteria(such as strep throat or scarlet fever). The disease can affect the heart, joints, skin, and brain.Rheumatic fever is common worldwide and is...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 12, 2008
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever(RF) is an illness which arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously damage the valves of the heart.Throat infection with a member of the Group A streptococcus(...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Rheumatic Fever
Detailed information on rheumatic fever, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever(RF) is an illness that occurs as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever causes inflammation of tissues and organs and can result in serious damage to the heart valves, joints, ce...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever(RF) is an illness that arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously damage the valves of the heart.Throat infection with a member of the Group A streptococcus(s...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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