Mitral annular calcification – An overview: Mitral anuler kalsifikasyon - Derleme

Gökhan Altunbaş; Vedat Davutoğlu

doi:10.5455/GMJ-30-49323

Authors

Gökhan Altunbaş Department of Cardiology, Kilis State Hospital, Kilis, Turkey
Vedat Davutoğlu Department of Cardiology, University of Gaziantep, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/GMJ-30-49323

Keywords:

Cardiovascular events, mitral annular calcification, stroke

Abstract

Calcification of the mitral annulus has long been considered as a benign condition. However, recent investigations have shed a light on this condition. According to the severity of the disease, the result may be regurgitation or rarely stenosis of the mitral valve. In addition to the local effects, mitral annular calcification is considered as a surrogate for systemic inflammation, widespread calcifications and cardiovascular risk factors. Treatment is considered when calcification is severe enough to cause hemodynamic effects or is suspected to be a source of systemic embolization. Different surgical techniques are employed according to the localization and severity of the calcium deposition, the function of the valves and overall patient condition.

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