Evaluation and Clinical Implications of Aortic Valve Calcification Measured by Electron-Beam Computed Tomography

Abstract

AVC is accurately and reproducibly measured by EBCT and shows a strong association and diagnostic value for severe AS. The curvilinear relationship between AVC and AVA suggests these measures are complementary, and indeed, AVC provides independent outcome information. Thus, AVC is an important measurement in the evaluation of patients with AS.