Mitral annular calcification in the elderly – Quantitative assessment

To determine the reliability of subjective and objective quantification of mitral annular calcification (MAC) in elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis, to define quantitative sex- and age-related reference values of MAC, and to correlate quantitative MAC with mitral valve disease.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography - July 27, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: M. Eberhard, A.L.N. Sch önenberger, R. Hinzpeter, A. Euler, J. Sokolska, L. Weber, N. Kuzo, R. Manka, A.M. Kasel, F.C. Tanner, H. Alkadhi Source Type: research