Jul 10, 2024 · Aortic valve calcification may be an early symptom of heart disease, even if there aren't any other heart disease symptoms. Aortic valve calcification and stenosis tend to affect older adults. …

Feb 15, 2025 · Breast calcifications are a buildup of calcium salts within breast tissue. They are common on mammograms. They appear as white spots or flecks on a mammogram. Breast calcifications …

Mar 28, 2025 · Overview Chronic granulomatous (gran-u-LOM-uh-tus) disease (CGD) is a genetic condition in which infection-fighting white blood cells don't work properly. These white blood cells are …

May 10, 2025 · Diagnosis To diagnose aortic valve stenosis, a healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. The health professional listens to your …

May 10, 2025 · Overview Aortic valve stenosis is a type of heart valve disease, also called valvular heart disease. The aortic valve is between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery, called …

Feb 15, 2025 · Sometimes calcifications mean breast cancer. But most calcifications result from conditions that aren't cancer, called benign. Possible causes of breast calcifications include: Breast …

Mar 7, 2026 · This is the most common type of tumor that forms in the head and may affect the brain. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Apr 30, 2025 · Lung nodules are common. Most aren't cancer. Find out what tests might be recommended if you have a lung nodule.

Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup is called plaque. The plaque can cause …

Feb 24, 2023 · On the upper left, initial CT angiography shows a nonstenotic plaque in a patient's right carotid artery, with both soft (short arrows) and calcified (long dashed arrow) components. Asterisk …