Aortic Valve Sclerosis as an Important Predictor of Long-Term Mortality in Patients With Carotid Atheromatous Plaque Requiring Carotid Endarterectomy

Aortic Valve Sclerosis as an Important Predictor of Long-Term Mortality in Patients With Carotid Atheromatous Plaque Requiring Carotid Endarterectomy

Background: A strong association between aortic valve sclerosis (AVSc), the earliest manifestation of calcific aortic valve disease, and atherosclerosis exists. The aim of the study was to evaluate the predictive capabilities of AVSc on long-term all-cause mortality, in patients requiring carotid en...

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Main Authors: Veronika A. Myasoedova, Claudio Saccu, Mattia Chiesa, Paola Songia, Valentina Alfieri, Ilaria Massaiu, Vincenza Valerio, Donato Moschetta, Paola Gripari, Moreno Naliato, Laura Cavallotti, Rita Spirito, Piero Trabattoni, Paolo Poggio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
atherosclerosis
carotid endarterectomy
all-cause mortality
carotid atheromatous plaque
aortic valve sclerosis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2021.653991/full

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