Pulmonary valve stenosis

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Risk factors

By Mayo Clinic staff

Because most causes of pulmonary valve stenosis develop before birth, there aren't many known risk factors. However, certain conditions can increase your risk of developing pulmonary valve stenosis, including:

  • Carcinoid syndrome
  • Rheumatic fever
  • Noonan's syndrome
References
  1. Keane MG, et al. Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of pulmonic stenosis. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Sept. 8, 2011.
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