Aortic calcification

Causes

 * Atherosclerosis
 * Syhphilitic aortitis

Conditions Aortic Calcification Should be Distinguished From

 * Coronary artery calcification, a marker of atherosclerosis
 * Myocardial calcification which can occur following myocardial infarction
 * Valvular calcification of the mitral valve or aortic valve.
 * Pericardial calcification