BACKGROUND: Cardiac dysfunction is common among patients with end-stage renal
disease. The aim of this study was to explore the determinants of diastolic dysfunction in …

Several studies established that either aortic valve sclerosis/calcification (AVC) or mitral
annular calcification (MAC), as detected by echocardiography, independently predicts …

Introduction Mitral annulus calcification (MAC) is a chronic, non-inflammatory, degenerative
mechanism of the fibrous base of the mitral valve. While MAC was originally thought to be an …

There are physiological consequences of overeating that can lead to increased morbidity
and mortality. The purpose of this review article is to acquaint the reader with the current …

Previous studies have focused on only 1 or 2 echocardiographic parameters as prognostic
markers in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). A total of 900 patients with AIS who …

Mitral stenosis in the elderly is an evolving and complex pathological entity. The prevalence
of rheumatic disease in developing countries is important and, due to migration, it continues …

Recent epidemiological studies have revealed that the risk factors associated with coronary
artery calcification (CAC), including male gender, smoking, hypertension, and elevated …

Background: Mitral annulus calcification (MAC) has been associated with cardiovascular
diseases, including heart failure (HF); however, the associations between MAC and both the …

Introduction Study aims were to compare hemodynamics and viscous energy dissipation
(VED) in 3D printed mitral valves–one replicating a normal valve and the other a valve with …

Background. With the rise of metabolic diseases and aging in liver transplant (LT)
candidates, mitral annular calcification (MAC) is more recognizable. Despite cardiovascular …