Molecular and cellular mechanisms of valve calcification
Aortic valve stenosis is the most common form of acquired valvular disease, with a prevalence of 1% to 2% in people over the age of 65 years. Untreated, the presence of severe symptoms is associated with a life expectancy of less than 5 years. Relatively little is known about the role of the cells w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Magdi Yacoub Institute
2011-04-01
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| Series: | Global Cardiology Science & Practice |
| Online Access: | http://www.qscience.com/doi/pdf/10.5339/ahcsps.2011.4 |