Researchers find gene variant linked to aortic valve disease

Thursday, February 7, 2013

NIH-funded consortium finds connection between lipoprotein(a) and valve calcification

A newly identified genetic variant doubles the risk of calcium buildup in the heart’s aortic valve. Calcium buildup is the most common cause of aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve that can lead to heart failure, stroke, and sudden cardiac death.