Severe heart valve calcification in a young patient with Werner syndrome

Authors
Grubitzsch, H Beholz, S Wollert, HG Eckel, L
Citation
H. Grubitzsch et al., Severe heart valve calcification in a young patient with Werner syndrome, CARDIO PATH, 9(1), 2000, pp. 53-54
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
10548807 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
53 - 54
Database
ISI
SICI code
1054-8807(200001/02)9:1<53:SHVCIA>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Werner syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the appearance of premature aging. We report on severe aortic and mitral valve calcification in an 18-year-old girl, necessitating double valve replaceme nt. These special cardiovascular findings are discussed with regard to diag nosis and treatment. Cardiovasc Pathol 2000,9:53-54 (C) 2000 by Elsevier Sc ience Inc.