[Vitamin D in aortic stenosis]

Vnitr Lek. 2012 May;58(5):390-2.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Aortic stenosis is the third most common cardiovascular disease and the most commonly operataed valve disease in developed countries. Progressive valve calcification leading to significant flow obstruction is the main pathogenetic feature. Dysregulation of the systemic calcium-phosphate metabolism with low vitamin D level is a possible risk factor of aortic stenosis even in patients with preserved renal function. This hypothesis deserves further clinical and experimental study.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / physiopathology*
  • Calcinosis / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors
  • Vitamin D / physiology*

Substances

  • Vitamin D