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Aortic valve sclerosis is an indicator of coronary artery diseases

G C Roy1, F Rahman, M H Hoque

  • 1Department of Medicine, Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|May 8, 2012
PubMed

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Aortic valve sclerosis (AVS) detected by echocardiography is linked to coronary artery disease (CAD). Patients with AVS showed a higher prevalence of significant CAD, indicating AVS is an independent predictor of CAD.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Aortic valve sclerosis (AVS) is a common finding in the elderly.
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide.
  • The relationship between AVS and CAD requires further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between echocardiographically detected Aortic Valve Sclerosis (AVS) and angiographically confirmed Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).

Main Methods:

  • Observational, cross-sectional study involving 140 patients undergoing coronary angiography.
  • Echocardiography was performed to detect AVS.
  • Coronary angiography assessed the presence and severity of CAD.

Main Results:

  • AVS was identified in 63% of patients.
  • Patients with AVS had a significantly higher rate of significant CAD (92.05%) compared to those without AVS (80%).
  • AVS was an independent predictor of CAD (p=0.018), with higher rates of multi-vessel disease.

Conclusions:

  • Echocardiographically detected Aortic Valve Sclerosis is a significant predictor of Coronary Artery Disease.
  • AVS may serve as a valuable marker for identifying patients at higher risk for CAD.

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