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*Somewhat similar to [[atherosclerosis]]; however, considered a separate entity.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Otto CM |title=Calcific aortic stenosis--time to look more closely at the valve |journal=N. Engl. J. Med. |volume=359 |issue=13 |pages=1395-8 |year=2008 |month=September |pmid=18815402 |doi=10.1056/NEJMe0807001 |url=}}</ref> | *Somewhat similar to [[atherosclerosis]]; however, considered a separate entity.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Otto CM |title=Calcific aortic stenosis--time to look more closely at the valve |journal=N. Engl. J. Med. |volume=359 |issue=13 |pages=1395-8 |year=2008 |month=September |pmid=18815402 |doi=10.1056/NEJMe0807001 |url=}}</ref> | ||
*Mitral valve is usually normal. | *Mitral valve is usually normal. | ||
*Most common cause of aortic stenosis. | |||
DDx of aortic stenosis: | |||
#Calcific aortic stenosis. | |||
#[[Bicuspid valve]] with calcific aortic stenosis. | |||
#[[Rheumatic heart disease]]. | |||
===Microscopic=== | ===Microscopic=== | ||