Jersey Steve
New member
What is the general consesus out there regarding taking calcium supplements and/or ingesting calcium from food sources AND the possibility that these may increase aortic valce calcification?
Another question: Do mechanical valves get calcified?
I was informed that the leaflets of a malformed valve get calcified due to the blood turbulence at the point (due to stenosis). I suspect that nothing artificial can replace nature so since mechanical valves also come with two "leaflets" then shouldn't become calcified. Calcification is also possible on metals, etc.
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