Considerations in caseous calcification of the mitral annulus: a case report.

Jwan A NaserMohamad R HemuPatricia A Pellikka

Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2022)

Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus is a rare but an increasingly recognized predisposing factor for embolic strokes and IE. Treatment ideally involves surgical resection of the calcified masses in such cases.

Keyphrases

mitral valve
aortic valve
left ventricular
left atrial
chronic kidney disease
aortic stenosis
heart failure
atrial fibrillation
replacement therapy