The arterial vasculature is the second most frequently calcified structure in the human body after the skeleton. Calcification of the aorta and aortic valves occurs in most individuals in westernized ...

New evidence shows regular aspirin use is associated with a lower incidence of aortic valve calcification and aortic stenosis ...

Results from a retrospective, matched cohort study suggested that valvular heart disease and aortic stenosis may contribute to disparities in cardiovascular disease–related mortality in patients with ...

Valvular heart disease, also called heart valve disease, occurs when you have a diseased or damaged heart valve. When your heart pumps blood, your valves open and close to keep blood flowing in the ...

RA was tied to an increased risk of aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, and mitral regurgitation, independent of other cardiovascular risk factors. Women and younger patients with RA face a higher ...