Pathological Biomineralization in the Calcific Aortic Valve

• Main Authors: Elena Cavarretta (Author), Adriana Maras (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology - Peertechz Publications, 2016-10-22.
• Subjects: Editorial
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<p>The prevalence of moderate to severe calcific aortic valve stenosis in patients ≥75 years old is 2.8% and only 40% of patients with surgical indication undergo aortic valve replacement because of high perioperative risk, older age, lack of symptoms, and patient/family refusal [1]. In the ab...