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Document Details : Title: A calcified left ventricular mass Author(s): S. Trenson , M. de Ceuninck Journal: Acta Cardiologica Volume: 69 Issue: 3 Date: 2014 Pages: 316-318 DOI: 10.2143/AC.69.3.3027838 Abstract : Mitral annular calcification is a degenerative process. It is mostly asymptomatic. As the calcification becomes more extensive it might be mistaken for an intracardiac tumour. Mitral annular calcification predicts cardiovascular events, cardiovascular death and overall death. It is predictive of a doubling of the stroke risk. Extensive mitral annular calcifi cation may undergo liquefaction. Surgery is seldom needed. |
