Influence of cusp morphology and sex on quantitative valve composition in severe aortic stenosis. 2023

Kush P Patel, and Andrew Lin, and Niraj Kumar, and Giulia Esposito, and Kajetan Grodecki, and Guy Lloyd, and Anthony Mathur, and Andreas Baumbach, and Michael J Mullen, and Michelle C Williams, and David E Newby, and Thomas A Treibel, and Marc R Dweck, and Damini Dey
Department of Cardiology, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK.

Aortic stenosis is characterized by fibrosis and calcification of the valve, with a higher proportion of fibrosis observed in women. Stenotic bicuspid aortic valves progress more rapidly than tricuspid valves, which may also influence the relative composition of the valve. We aimed to investigate the influence of cusp morphology on quantitative aortic valve composition quantified from contrast-enhanced computed tomography angiography in severe aortic stenosis. Patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation with bicuspid and tricuspid valves were propensity matched 1:1 by age, sex, and comorbidities. Computed tomography angiograms were analysed using semi-automated software to quantify the fibrotic and calcific scores (volume/valve annular area) and the fibro-calcific ratio (fibrotic score/calcific score). The study population (n = 140) was elderly (76 ± 10 years, 62% male) and had a peak aortic jet velocity of 4.1 ± 0.7 m/s. Compared with those with tricuspid valves (n = 70), patients with bicuspid valves (n = 70) had higher fibrotic scores [204 (interquartile range 118-267) vs. 144 (99-208) mm3/cm2, P = 0.006] with similar calcific scores (P = 0.614). Women had greater fibrotic scores than men in bicuspid [224 (181-307) vs. 169 (109-247) mm3/cm2, P = 0.042] but not tricuspid valves (P = 0.232). Men had greater calcific scores than women in both bicuspid [203 (124-355) vs. 130 (70-182) mm3/cm2, P = 0.008] and tricuspid [177 (136-249) vs. 100 (62-150) mm3/cm2, P = 0.004] valves. Among both valve types, women had a greater fibro-calcific ratio compared with men [tricuspid 1.86 (0.94-2.56) vs. 0.86 (0.54-1.24), P = 0.001 and bicuspid 1.78 (1.21-2.90) vs. 0.74 (0.44-1.53), P = 0.001]. In severe aortic stenosis, bicuspid valves have proportionately more fibrosis than tricuspid valves, especially in women.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D005260 Female Females
D005355 Fibrosis Any pathological condition where fibrous connective tissue invades any organ, usually as a consequence of inflammation or other injury. Cirrhosis,Fibroses
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000082882 Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease Congenital heart valve defects where the AORTIC VALVE has two instead of normal three cusps. It is often associated with AORTIC REGURGITATION and AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY. Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Single Raphe,Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Two-Raphe,Double Raphe Bicuspid Aortic Valve,Purely Bicuspid Aortic Valve,Single Raphe Bicuspid Aortic Valve,Two Raphe Bicuspid Aortic Valve,Two-Raphe Bicuspid Aortic Valve,Aortic Valve Disease 1,Aortic Valve, Bicuspid,Bicuspid Aortic Valve,Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Two Raphe,Bicuspid Aortic Valves,Valve, Bicuspid Aortic
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D001021 Aortic Valve The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle. Aortic Valves,Valve, Aortic,Valves, Aortic
D001024 Aortic Valve Stenosis A pathological constriction that can occur above (supravalvular stenosis), below (subvalvular stenosis), or at the AORTIC VALVE. It is characterized by restricted outflow from the LEFT VENTRICLE into the AORTA. Aortic Stenosis,Aortic Valve Stenoses,Stenoses, Aortic,Stenoses, Aortic Valve,Stenosis, Aortic,Stenosis, Aortic Valve,Valve Stenoses, Aortic,Valve Stenosis, Aortic
D065467 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Surgical treatment for severe AORTIC VALVE STENOSIS. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is used as an alternative option in patients who are deemed at high risk or inoperable for traditional open-heart surgery. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

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