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Clinical and Hemodynamic Implications of Mitral Annular Calcification
Andrea Faggiano1, Bianca Rocca2, Chi Young Shim3
1Department of Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Diseases, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy.
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Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is an inflammatory process that shares characteristics with atherosclerosis and results in calcium deposition in the fibrous ring supporting the mitral valve. It is commonly encountered at older ages and in people with chronic kidney disease. MAC is an important prognostic marker of adverse cardiovascular events and atrial fibrillation, as well as cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular death. When severe it can cause valvular dysfunction including mitral stenosis and/or regurgitation. Aside from effects on mitral valve function, MAC is associated with abnormal compliance of both the left atrium and left ventricle. It is also associated with disruption of normal left ventricular vortex formation and increased energy losses. In combination, these factors may help explain the symptoms of dyspnea and exercise intolerance frequently seen in MAC patients.
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