A double inversion recovery fast spin-echo sequence was used to acquire short-axis images of the aortic valve in a breath-hold (15 +/- 3 seconds). All three leaflets of the aortic valve were seen ...

The aortic valve, and its supporting ventricular structures, form the centrepiece of the heart. All chambers of the heart are related directly to the valve, and its leaflets are incorporated directly ...

Aortic valve disease, particularly calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD), is a significant health concern characterized by the thickening and calcification of the aortic valve leaflets. This ...

When the aortic leaflets are involved ... and D) on the basis of valve anatomy, valve hemodynamics, LV dilation and dysfunction and the presence or absence of symptoms (Otto CM, et al.

The aortic valve, which separates the heart from the rest of the body, normally has three flaps, or leaflets, that open to let blood flow out to the heart and then close to prevent blood from leaking ...

Aortic valve stenosis is most commonly caused by aging processes. Over time, as the blood is ejected forcefully by the left ventricle into the aorta, the thin leaflets (doors) of the aortic valve can ...

This review examines the component parts to provide the background for a better understanding of the mitral valve as seen in cross sectional anatomy and highlights pertinent features of its anomalies.

In a new study, titled "Osteopontin stabilization and collagen containment slows amorphous calcium phosphate transformation ...

Large and rare duplications and deletions in a chromosome region known as 22q11.2 , which involves genes that regulate cardiac development, are linked to nonsyndromic bicuspid aortic valve disease, ...

As the disease progresses and the aortic valve leaflets lose their mobility ... The formal criteria for each stage consider valve anatomy, hemodynamics, changes in the left ventricle and ...

As we get older, calcium can form on the valve’s leaflets. As this deposit builds up, the opening can become narrower and blood can’t flow as easily through the valve. When aortic valve stenosis ...

There are four valves in the heart and each one has strong flaps called “leaflets ... The heart valve can calcify and cause narrowing of the valve which is called stenosis. Stenosis happens most often ...