Does aortic valve sclerosis predicts the severity and complexity of coronary artery disease?

Abstract Aim We assessed the association of aortic valve sclerosis (AVS) with atherosclerotic risk factors and severity and complexity of coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods In this retrospective study, a total of 482 eligible patients were divided into 2 groups: AVS present and AVS absent. All m...

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Published in:Indian heart journal 2015-05, Vol.67 (3), p.239-244
Main Authors: Bhatt, Hemal, Sanghani, Dharmesh, Julliard, Kell, Fernaine, George
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aortic Valve - pathology
Aortic valve sclerosis
Aortic Valve Stenosis - complications
Aortic Valve Stenosis - diagnosis
Calcinosis - complications
Calcinosis - diagnosis
Cardiovascular
Coronary Angiography
Coronary artery disease
Coronary Artery Disease - diagnosis
Coronary Artery Disease - epidemiology
Coronary Artery Disease - etiology
Echocardiography
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Incidence
Male
Middle Aged
New York - epidemiology
Original
Prognosis
Retrospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Severity of Illness Index
SYNTAX score
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Summary:Abstract Aim We assessed the association of aortic valve sclerosis (AVS) with atherosclerotic risk factors and severity and complexity of coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods In this retrospective study, a total of 482 eligible patients were divided into 2 groups: AVS present and AVS absent. All major cardiovascular risk factors and coronary lesion characteristics were included. Results Age was the only independent predictor of AVS. AVS was not independently associated with the number of obstructive vessels, degree of lesion obstruction and SYNTAX score. Conclusion AVS is probably a benign marker of age-related degenerative changes in the heart independent of the severity and complexity of CAD.
ISSN:0019-4832
DOI:10.1016/j.ihj.2015.03.010