Mitral annulus calcification (MAC) is a chronic, degenerative process in the fibrous base of
the mitral valve. Although MAC was initially thought to be an age-related degenerative …

Atrial fibrillation (AF), an increasingly common dysrhythmia, is responsible for substantial
morbidity and mortality. Currently in the United States, approximately 2.3 million people are …

The aim of this updated guideline is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based
recommendations on the prevention of future stroke among survivors of ischemic stroke or …

Background—Atherosclerosis has been implicated as a cause of valvular calcification. The
aim of this study was to determine whether atherosclerotic calcification in multiple vascular …

The mitral annulus plays an important role in leaflet coaptation, in unloading mitral valve
closing forces, and in promoting left atrial and left ventricular filling and emptying …

The mitral annulus is a fibrous structure that surrounds the mitral valve leaflets and is prone
to calcification. Despite its common occurrence, association with cardiovascular morbidity …

Valvular calcification is common in the setting of end-stage kidney disease and is associated
with increased risks for cardiovascular disease events. It is unknown whether the prevalence …

Cardioaortic embolism to the brain accounts for approximately 15–30% of ischaemic strokes
and is often referred to as 'cardioembolic stroke'. One-quarter of patients have more than …

Atrial fibrillation (AF), an escalating dysrhythmia, is accountable for extensive population
morbidity and mortality. In the United States, approximately 2.3 million people are presently …

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 …