Is aortic valve insufficiency hereditary?!
Question: Is aortic valve insufficiency hereditary!?
I just found out my fiance has valve insufficiency!. He was told (by the VA) it was hereditary!. His mom says it isn't!. Does anyone know!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Some forms are hereditary and others are acquired!. Aortic insufficiency can be associated with several forms of congenital heart disease!. Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos (several subtypes) are hereditary!.
Having rheumatic fever in childhood can result in AI as an adult!.
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Having rheumatic fever in childhood can result in AI as an adult!.
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Amongst the syndromes above, the most common hereditary disorder is bicuspid aortic valve!. This literally means that instead of three flaps, the valve has two!. About 1-2 percent of the pop has this condition, and it is a leading cause of aortic insufficiency!.
That being said, in some people the wear and tear on the 2 flap valve causes aortic insufficiency, while in others, they lead perfectly normal lives and don't develop any valvular abnormalities!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
That being said, in some people the wear and tear on the 2 flap valve causes aortic insufficiency, while in others, they lead perfectly normal lives and don't develop any valvular abnormalities!.Www@Answer-Health@Com