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ArticleJournal of cardiovascular development and disease2024

Progression, Management, and Outcome of Aortic Valve Stenosis in Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Series.

Andrea Vergara, Antonio Orlando, Eleonora Caiazza, Serena Vettori, Giovanna Cuomo, Paola Argiento, Emanuele Romeo, Rosa Franzese, Berardo Sarubbi, Michele D'Alto

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  1. ILK-Dependent Modulation of DPP4 Prevents Progression of Calcific Aortic Valve Disease.Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology · 2026
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Andrea VergaraAdult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5217-7754
Antonio OrlandoAdult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Eleonora CaiazzaAdult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Serena VettoriInternal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Monaldi Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5617-9829
Giovanna CuomoDepartment of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4292-3589
Paola ArgientoAdult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Emanuele RomeoAdult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Rosa FranzeseAdult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Berardo SarubbiAdult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9941-8500
Michele D'AltoAdult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Department of Cardiology, Monaldi Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5729-1038

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Abstract

backgroundIn systemic sclerosis (SSc), cardiac involvement is frequent, heterogeneous, and related to a poor prognosis. Due to a longer life expectancy, the development of degenerative aortic stenosis (AS) is not uncommon. The aim of this article is to report the characteristics of AS in SSc, analyzing the rate of progression, the management, and the outcome.

methodsThis is a case series conducted at the Department of Cardiology of Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy.

resultsFrom January 2007 to December 2022, we analyzed 234 patients with SSc. Ten/234 patients (4.3%) showed severe AS and were included in the analysis (age 75.5 years [IQR 58-84], nine females). Nine had limited and one diffuse SSc. Two patients were in NHYA/WHO II and eight in NYHA/WHO III. All had degenerative three-leaflet AS. Two patients showed severe AS at the first evaluation, and eight developed severe AS during the follow-up, with a time progression from moderate to severe AS of 3.2 ± 1.1 years (progression rate -0.190 ± 0.012 cm

conclusionSevere AS is a relevant cardiac complication of SSc and must be considered in the screening and during the follow-up. Its rapid progression rate may tentatively be due to autoimmunity, degenerative burden, and chronic inflammation.

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aortic valve stenosisconnective tissue diseasesystemic sclerosis

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PMCPMC11432032

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