Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a common clinical finding and is associated with
adverse clinical outcomes, but the clinical impact of MAC-related mitral valve (MV) …

Background and purpose: Although mitral annulus calcification (MAC) has been reported to
be a significant independent predictor of stroke, no causative relationship was proven. It is …

Aims Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is characterized by calcium and lipid deposition in
the annular fibrosa of the mitral valve. Although individuals with MAC are at increased risk of …

Mitral annular calcification (MAC) and aortic valve calcification (AVC) are manifestations of
atherosclerosis. To determine whether mitral annular calcification and aortic valve …

Background Mitral annular calcification (MAC) increases technical complexity for surgeons
during mitral valve (MV) procedures. This study assesses the risks conferred by the …

Factors correlating to mitral annulus calcification (MAC) include risk factors predisposing to
atherosclerosis. In patients with mitral valve (MV) prolapse (MVP), other anatomic or …

Background Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is common in chronic kidney disease. It is
associated with cardiovascular events and can cause valvular dysfunction, but it has not …

Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a common and challenging pathologic condition,
especially in the context of an aging society. Surgical mitral valve intervention in patients …

BACKGROUND: Mitral annular calcification (MAC) shares the same risk factors as
atherosclerosis and is associated with coronary artery disease as well as cardiovascular …

Mitral anular calcium (MAC) is a degenerative process common in elderly patients. 1–6
Roberts and colleagues 1, 2 suggested that MAC is accelerated by conditions that increase …