Table 1 Event Rates in the Three Groups
Event | Normal Aortic Valves (N=3919) | Aortic Sclerosis (N=1610) | Aortic Stenosis (N=92) | P Value for Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
number (percent) | ||||
Death from any cause | 583 (14.9) | 353 (21.9) | 38 (41.3) | <0.001 |
Death from cardiovascular causes | 238 (6.1) | 162 (10.1) | 18 (19.6) | <0.001 |
Myocardial infraction | 217 (6.0) | 123 (8.6) | 9 (11.3) | <0.001 |
Angina | 358(11.0) | 160 (13.0) | 17 (24.3) | 0.001 |
Congestive heart failure | 337 (8.9) | 192 (12.6) | 21 (24.7) | <0.001 |
Stroke | 238 (6.3) | 122 (8.0) | 10 (11.6) | 0.003 |