Objective To evaluate the prevalence and natural history of mitral annulus calcification
(MAC) and associated mitral valve dysfunction (MVD) in patients undergoing clinically …

BACKGROUND: Mitral annulus calcification (MAC) is an important echocardiographic
finding that is significantly associated with valvular abnormalities. However, the effect of …

Background The natural history of mitral annular calcification (MAC) and risk for developing
calcific mitral valve disease (CMVD) have been poorly defined. The aim of this study was to …

Background Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is increasingly observed in elderly
population. The purpose of this study was to investigate incidence of MAC and its …

Objectives: We sought to determine the magnitude of the association between mitral annular
calcification (MAC) and vascular events in a multiethnic cohort. Background: Mitral annular …

Background Significant cardiovascular morbidity has been associated with mitral annulus
calcification (MAC), but limited data exist regarding its progression. The purpose of this study …

Background Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is prevalent in the aging population, with
recent renewed interest regarding its associations with cardiovascular risk factors …

Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is an increasingly recognized cause of mitral stenosis
(MS)(1). This study investigated the natural history of MS in patients with various degrees of …

Background Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a chronic degenerative process that may
progress. This study aimed to investigate associating factors and clinical implications of …

Introduction Mitral annulus calcification (MAC) is a common finding on echocardiographic
examination. The goal of this study was to evaluate associations between MAC and cardiac …