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Alcian blue and sirius red staining of aortic valve cusps (Alcian Blue and Sirius Red, ×40). (A) Healthy aortic valve showing normal amount of glycan layer (GAGs) necessary for improved mobility; (B) rheumatic aortic valve, glycan layer is diminished but still present.
