The arterial vasculature is the second most frequently calcified structure in the human body after the skeleton. Calcification of the aorta and aortic valves occurs in most individuals in westernized ...

Isolated systolic hypertension is when only the systolic blood pressure is high, while the diastolic remains normal. It is common in adults over 65 and can lead to heart attack or stroke if untreated.

Untreated, severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis is associated with a dismal prognosis. The only treatment shown to improve survival is aortic valve replacement; however, before symptoms occur, aortic ...