Computed tomography calcium scoring in aortic stenosis: bicuspid versus tricuspid morphology

Conclusion Valve calcification in AS differs according to valve morphology and sex. BAV-men with severe AS exhibit greater AVCscore and AVCdensity than TAV-men. This presents a diagnostic challenge to the current guidelines, which needs confirmation in larger studies.

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Source: Heart - March 22, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ye, Z., Clavel, M.-A., Foley, T. A., Pibarot, P., Enriquez-Sarano, M., Michelena, H. I. Tags: Valvular heart disease Source Type: research