Mitral Annular Calcification: Understanding the Disease and Treatment Options

Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a degenerative process that causes calcium deposits along the mitral annulus. The pathophysiological mechanisms contributing to the development of MAC are not fully understood. The main risk factors for MAC are advanced age, female gender, chronic kidney disease...

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Main Authors: Marina Urena, MD, PhD, John Kikoïne, MD, Mayra Guerrero, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
Series:Structural Heart
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S247487062500260X
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