Prevalence and clinical implications of valvular calcification on coronary computed tomography angiography.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Valvular heart disease can be identified by calcification on coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and has been associated with adverse clinical outcomes. We assessed aortic and mitral valve calcification in patients presenting with stable chest pain and their association with cardiovascular risk factors, coronary artery disease, and cardiovascular outcomes.

Methods and results

In 1769 patients (58 ± 9 years, 56% male) undergoing CCTA for stable chest pain, aortic and mitral valve calcification were quantified using Agatston score. Aortic valve calcification was present in 241 (14%) and mitral calcification in 64 (4%). Independent predictors of aortic valve calcification were age, male sex, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cerebrovascular disease, whereas

SUBMITTER: Williams MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7899264 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature