There is currently no way to stop calcification of the aortic valve. If all else fails, the valve must be replaced. To better ...

The endothelium lining the valve plays a critical role. It’s very important whether the valve consists of two or three leaflets.

Aortic stenosis is a common problem in the elderly. The diagnosis is often difficult. ... Diseases & Conditions Mitral Annular Calcification; 2002 150638-overview ...

Objective This study aims to evaluate the role of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) in patients with SLE with heart valve ...

Introduction Aortic valve calcification (AVC) has been proposed as the main force driving progression of aortic stenosis. Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) can reproducibly quantify AVC and ...