Jul 10, 2024 · Aortic valve calcification may be an early symptom of heart disease, even if there aren't any other heart disease symptoms. Aortic valve calcification and stenosis tend to affect older adults. …

Jul 9, 2024 · Overview Calciphylaxis (kal-sih-fuh-LAK-sis) is a rare, serious disease. It involves a buildup of calcium in small blood vessels of fat tissues and skin. Calciphylaxis symptoms include blood clots, …

Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis are sometimes used to mean the same thing. But there's a difference between the two terms. Arteriosclerosis happens when the blood vessels that carry …

Mar 28, 2025 · Overview Chronic granulomatous (gran-u-LOM-uh-tus) disease (CGD) is a genetic condition in which infection-fighting white blood cells don't work properly. These white blood cells are …

Jan 28, 2025 · This treatable inflammatory condition causes growth of tiny granulomas in different parts of the body, including the lungs, eyes, skin and heart.

May 10, 2025 · Overview Aortic valve stenosis is a type of heart valve disease, also called valvular heart disease. The aortic valve is between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery, called …

Mar 29, 2024 · A meningioma is a tumor that grows from the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. A meningioma is not a brain tumor, but it may press on the nearby …

Jul 24, 2025 · Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits, called plaques, clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head (carotid arteries). These clogged blood vessels increase the …

Apr 30, 2025 · Lung nodules are common. Most aren't cancer. Find out what tests might be recommended if you have a lung nodule.

May 10, 2025 · Diagnosis To diagnose aortic valve stenosis, a healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. The health professional listens to your …