Abstract:Calcific aortic stenosis (AS) is the most prevalent heart disease requiring valve replacement in the elderly. Mild to moderate stenosis is usually asymptomatic, however, when becomes severe it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality including left ventricular hypertrophy, left ventricular diastolic and systolic dysfunction, congestive heart failure, angina, arrhythmias, and syncope. Aortic sclerosis, described as focal areas of increased echogenecity and thickening of aortic valve leaflets witho… Show more
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