Report Abuse. A calcified aorta means that it is stiff due to calcium deposits in the artery wall. This condition is known as atherosclerosis which is a type of vascular disease. Aortic calcification is more common in older patients and those with cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol. calcified aorta means that it is stiff due to calcium deposits in the artery wall. This condition is known as atherosclerosis which is a type of vascular disease.