7th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Presenter(s): Lauren Brown, Steven Mouro, Patrick McCarthy, and Bradley Poston
Title: A Case of Calcific Aortic Stenosis with a Review of the Pathogenesis and Prevalence in North Carolina
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Bonnie Brenseke and Dr. Terrence Mitchell , School of Medicine

Calcific aortic stenosis has become the most common cause of aortic valve disease and the number one cause of surgical valve replacement in the US and Europe. In recent years, the prevalence of this disease has been increasing, affecting 2-3% of North Americans aged 65 years and older with an average age of 77 years. This case study of a patient with aortic stenosis examines the pathogenesis of the disease, as well as the prevalence in North Carolina.