Sclerotic Aortic Valve and Coronary Heart Disease

Abstract

Summary:Background: Aortic valve sclerosis, is considered to be a manifestation of coronary atherosclerosis, and is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular events.Method: Echocardiographic study of 52 patients with aortic valve sclerosis associated with ECG finding of ischemic heart disease.Result: Ischemic changes were positive in 31(59.6%).Conclusion: Aortic valve sclerosis should be considered a potential marker of coexisting coronary disease.Key words: Aortic valve sclerosis, Coronary heart disease