Summary Each year, the American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health and other government agencies, brings together in a single document the …

Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is a highly prevalent condition that comprises a disease
continuum, ranging from microscopic changes to profound fibro-calcific leaflet remodelling …

Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports on the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke …

Background The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

Valvular heart disease is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and a
major contributor of symptoms and functional disability. Knowledge of valvular heart disease …

Kidney transplantation (KT) is the optimal therapy for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD),
resulting in significant improvement in survival as well as quality of life when compared with …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major risk factor for valvular heart disease (VHD). Mitral
annular and aortic valve calcifications are highly prevalent in CKD patients and commonly …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and aortic stenosis (AS) share many risk factors.
Objectives This study sought to evaluate whether kidney dysfunction is associated with the …

Aortic stenosis with concomitant chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a clinical
challenge. Aortic stenosis is more prevalent and progresses more rapidly and unpredictably …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in chronic
kidney disease (CKD). CVD mortality risk doubles and triples in CKD stages 3 and 4 …