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Rajiv Ananthakrishna¹, Nagaraja Moorthy¹

¹Department of Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research, Bangalore, India.

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|October 19, 2016

Summary

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Massive myocardial calcification in the left ventricle is a rare condition. This case highlights its occurrence after extensive myocardial infarction, leading to progressive heart failure.

Keywords:

Calcification Myocardial infarction Myocardium

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Cardiology
Pathology

Background:

Myocardial calcification is uncommon, associated with conditions like myocardial infarction, endomyocardial fibrosis, infections, chronic renal failure, and hyperparathyroidism.

Observation:

A case of massive myocardial calcification of the left ventricle is presented.

Findings:

The calcification occurred subsequent to an extensive myocardial infarction.

Implications:

This case underscores a rare presentation of myocardial calcification following myocardial infarction, contributing to progressive heart failure.
Understanding the etiology and presentation of myocardial calcification is crucial for managing heart failure.