Figure 2.

Inflammation in CAVD tissues. (a,b) H&E staining of stenotic aortic valve tissues showing disorganized ECM, and (c,d) CAVD tissues stained for CD68, a monocyte and macrophage marker showing the presence of inflammation by positive macrophage staining (arrows). Scale bars = 500 μm (H&E); 200 μm (CD68)