Mitral annular calcificationChronic kidney diseaseBone resorptionOsteoporosisWe read with interest the report by Jesri et al. [1 ] that demonstrates the relationship between mitral annular calcification (MAC) and impaired renal function. In their view, presence of MAC on echocardiography should alert ...
Mitral cross-sectional area can also be directly measured. 5.2. Extent and location of mitral annular calcifications Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a result of slowly progressive calcification of the fibrous component of the mitral annulus and more commonly affects the posterior portion of the...
>>in life. Also, not only the valve leaflets, but the annular areas can be >>affected. (ie mitral annular calcification). One thing you might consider, that certainly won't hurt you, is upping your magnesium intake. The magnesium oxide pills are 250 mg (usually), and you can take 2 ...
Relationship between mitral annular calcification and renal impairment: What is the link?doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.08.116MitralannularcalcificationChronickidneydiseaseBoneresorptionOsteoporosisIbrahimSariandVedatDavutogluSDOSInternational Journal of Cardiology...