Progression of Mild Mitral Annulus Calcification to Mitral Valve Dysfunction and Impact on Mortality

Mitral annulus calcification (MAC) represents a degenerative process resulting in calcium deposition in the mitral valve apparatus. MAC is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. We sought to examine the long-term significance of mild MAC and its relationship to subsequent mitral valve dysfunction (MVD) and mortality in patients without MVD on the initial echocardiogram.

Source: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography - March 15, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Muhannad Aboud Abbasi, Abdullah Al-Abcha, Alex T. Lee, Christopher G. Scott, Mayra Guerrero, Patricia A. Pellikka Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research