Role of Aortic Valve Composition in Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Aortic Stenosis

Role of Aortic Valve Composition in Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Aortic Stenosis

The study aims to evaluate composition differences of aortic valves in different stages and phenotypes of aortic stenosis using non-invasive imaging and histology.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aortic valve replacement or heart transplant as part of standard care decided by the local Heart Team
• pre-surgical computed tomography angiography
• informed consent