Association of aortic-valve sclerosis with cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in the elderly

Article Abstract:

Aortic-valve sclerosis is common in the elderly and can increase the risk of death from heart disease as well as the overall death rate. Aortic-valve sclerosis occurs when the aortic valve of the heart becomes thickened. If the valve is too thick, it can block the flow of blood from the heart. In a study of 5,621 men and women 65 years old or older, 31% had aortic-valve sclerosis. Only 2% had severe enough sclerosis to block blood flow. Aortic-valve sclerosis increased the risk of death from heart disease 66% in patients who had no other pre-existing heart disorder.

Aged, Elderly, Patient outcomes, Mortality, Complications and side effects, Risk factors, Death

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Aortic stenosis - listen to the patient, look at the valve

Article Abstract:

Aortic stenosis characterized by calcific valvular disease is prevalent in the United states and Europe. Clinical studies have shown that the prognosis of this disease is extremely poor with a survival rate of less than 50 percent. Recent investigations have identified aortic-jet velocity and valve calcification as predictors of the outcome of the asymptomatic aortic stenosis in adults.

United States, Editorial, Causes of, Physiological aspects, Surgery, Heart valve diseases, Calcification, Heart valves

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Evaluation and management of chronic mitral regurgitation

Article Abstract:

Most patients with mild mitral valve regurgitation and no symptoms of heart disease will not need treatment. Those with severe disease and symptoms of heart disease can be treated surgically by repairing or replacing the valve. Mitral valve regurgitation occurs when the valve does not close properly during contraction and blood seeps back into the heart.

Mitral valve insufficiency

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