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Is Aortic Calcification a Normal Part of Aging?

While vascular calcification has long been considered a passive consequence of aging, modern science recognizes it as an active, regulated pathological process. Calcification of the aorta is a common finding in the elderly, with prevalence increasing significantly with age, but it is not an inevitable or benign occurrence. Instead, the presence of aortic calcification should be viewed as a marker of increased cardiovascular risk.