Associazione Nazionale Medici Cardiologi Ospedalieri

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Relation between Calcium metabolism and development of Aortic Valve Stenosis
Anno:
2024
The role of calcium metabolism in the development of degenerative Aortic Valve Stenosis (AVS) is not completely understood. Valvular cell modifications and passive calcification can be both involved in the diseases. Vitamin D (Vit D) and Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) are important factor in calcium regulation and data on their…
THE COPRESENCE OF HYPOVITAMINOSIS D AND DIABETES MELLITUS TRIPLES THE OCCURRENCE OF SEVERE CAD IN WOMEN
Anno:
2024
Background: Suboptimal levels of vitamin D have been associated with imbalanced calcium homeostasis, impaired glucose and lipid metabolism, increased oxidative stress, inflammatory state and endothelial dysfunction. Despite a growing prevalence of hypovitaminosis D affecting all age groups and mostly female gender (defined as vitamin D levels < 20 ng/ml),...