Calcification of Aortic Valve with Stenosis

Calcification of Aortic Valve with Stenosis •Same case as No. 6337. View is from below. •This is calcific aortic stenosis due to rheumatic fever, as indicated by fusion and obliteration of the commissures. •Note ireegular thickening of valve by calcific masses in valve ring, protruding into valve orifice, and on outer surface (3 arrows) (Description By:J. Hasson, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by: Hartford Hospital )