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Is aortic stenosis from old age common? what percent of people will get it? more women or men? life style increase risk?

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Dr. Oscar Bing answered

Aortic stenosis: Aortic stenosis incidence increases with age. Incidence is generally low. More common in men. No effect of lifestyle.

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Answered 12/14/2013

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