Many studies have shown that aortic stenosis is a worldwide problem in industrialized countries and constitutes a significant health problem. Aortic stenosis is a common valve disease, affecting nearly 5% of elderly individuals.
Its pathology includes processes similar to those in atherosclerosis, including lipid accumulation, inflammation, and calcification. The cardinal symptoms of aortic stenosis include dyspnea and other symptoms of heart failure, angina, and syncope.
Among older patients with aortic stenosis, hypertension is a common comorbidity found in up to 78% of patients. Hypertension is a known predictor of increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality both in general and hypertension population.
The prevalence of hypertension and of valvular aortic stenosis increase with age, and both hypertension and valvular aortic stenosis cause left ventricular hypertrophy. Both hypertension and valvular aortic stenosis are also associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular events and mortality. Hypertension is also associated with aortic valve calcification.
Hypertension Aortic Stenosis
