Aortic sclerosis natural history, complications and prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Progression of aortic sclerosis to aortic stenosis has been suggested as a marker of increased cardiovascular risk, including increased mortality.

Progression to Aortic Stenosis

Echocardiographic indicators of progression of aortic sclerosis to aortic stenosis include:

• Restricted leaflet mobility
• Increased echogenicity suggestive of increase leaflet calcification
• Increase in jet flow velocity across the valve