Cardiovascular calcification is the calcification or hardening of the arteries and heart valves, where calcium deposits build up in the inner layer of the arteries. This condition is commonly caused by age, atherosclerosis, chronic kidney disease, diabetes or genetic predisposition. Calcification of the arteries can narrow or block the passageways, forcing the heart to work harder to pump...
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Deutsch
Turkish
Dutch
Italiano
Russian
Romaian
Portuguese (Brazil)
Greek
urdu