Jul 10, 2024 · Aortic valve calcification may be an early symptom of heart disease, even if there aren't any other heart disease symptoms. Aortic valve calcification and stenosis tend to affect …

Feb 15, 2025 · Breast calcifications are a buildup of calcium salts within breast tissue. They are common on mammograms. They appear as white spots or flecks on a mammogram. Breast …

Mar 23, 2021 · Aortic stenosis is in general a progressive disease. Progressive calcification of the valve results in progressive narrowing and a pressure overload phenomenon in the heart. This …

Mar 22, 2025 · Tendinopathy is an umbrella term for conditions affecting the tendon that include tendinitis, tendinosis and tenosynovitis: Tendinitis is new or sudden swelling and irritation, …

Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup is called plaque. The …

Feb 15, 2025 · Sometimes calcifications mean breast cancer. But most calcifications result from conditions that aren't cancer, called benign. Possible causes of breast calcifications include: …

May 31, 2025 · A coronary calcium scan is a special computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart. It looks for calcium deposits in the heart arteries. A buildup of calcium can narrow the …

The condition is called mitral annular calcification, or MAC for short. Severe MAC can cause mitral stenosis symptoms. It's difficult to treat even with surgery. People with calcium around the …

The healthcare team typically orders tests to rule out other causes of leg pain, such as muscle strains, stress fractures, chronic exertional compartment syndrome and peripheral artery …

May 10, 2025 · Aortic stenosis is in general a progressive disease. Progressive calcification of the valve results in progressive narrowing and a pressure overload phenomenon in the heart. This …