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Morariu PC, Oancea AF, Gosav EM, Buliga-Finis ON, Cuciureanu M, Scripcariu DV, Sirbu O, Godun MM, Floria DE, Chiriac PC, Baroi LG, Ouatu A, Tanase DM, Rezus C, Floria M. Rethinking Mitral Annular Calcification and Its Clinical Significance: From Passive Process to Active Pathology. J Pers Med 2024; 14:900. [PMID: 39338154 PMCID: PMC11433102 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14090900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Mitral annulus calcification is a chronic degenerative condition affecting the fibrous base of the mitral valve. Historically viewed as an age-related phenomenon, recent studies suggest it is driven by active mechanisms involving systemic inflammation, hemodynamic stress, abnormal calcium-phosphorus metabolism, and lipid accumulation. Despite often being asymptomatic and incidentally detected, its clinical relevance stems from its strong association with increased cardiovascular disease risk, higher cardiovascular mortality, and elevated overall mortality. METHODS This article investigates the complexities and controversies surrounding mitral annular calcification as a potential embolic source, focusing on its diagnosis, its relationship with systemic inflammation, and its links to metabolic and chronic disorders. RESULTS The findings highlight that mitral annular calcification is not merely a passive marker of aging but an active indicator of atherosclerotic burden with significant implications for cardiovascular health. CONCLUSION Mitral annulus calcification should be recognized as an important factor in cardiovascular risk assessment, offering insight into systemic inflammatory processes and metabolic dysregulation.
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- Paula Cristina Morariu
- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (P.C.M.); (E.M.G.); (O.N.B.-F.); (O.S.); (M.M.G.); (D.-E.F.); (A.O.); (D.M.T.); (C.R.); (M.F.)
- Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Clinical Emergency Hospital Iasi, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (P.C.M.); (E.M.G.); (O.N.B.-F.); (O.S.); (M.M.G.); (D.-E.F.); (A.O.); (D.M.T.); (C.R.); (M.F.)
- Cardiology Clinic, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Hospital Iasi, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (P.C.M.); (E.M.G.); (O.N.B.-F.); (O.S.); (M.M.G.); (D.-E.F.); (A.O.); (D.M.T.); (C.R.); (M.F.)
- Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Clinical Emergency Hospital Iasi, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (P.C.M.); (E.M.G.); (O.N.B.-F.); (O.S.); (M.M.G.); (D.-E.F.); (A.O.); (D.M.T.); (C.R.); (M.F.)
- Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Clinical Emergency Hospital Iasi, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Pharmacology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (P.C.M.); (E.M.G.); (O.N.B.-F.); (O.S.); (M.M.G.); (D.-E.F.); (A.O.); (D.M.T.); (C.R.); (M.F.)
- Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Clinical Emergency Hospital Iasi, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (P.C.M.); (E.M.G.); (O.N.B.-F.); (O.S.); (M.M.G.); (D.-E.F.); (A.O.); (D.M.T.); (C.R.); (M.F.)
- Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Clinical Emergency Hospital Iasi, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (P.C.M.); (E.M.G.); (O.N.B.-F.); (O.S.); (M.M.G.); (D.-E.F.); (A.O.); (D.M.T.); (C.R.); (M.F.)
- Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, “St. Spiridon” County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (P.C.M.); (E.M.G.); (O.N.B.-F.); (O.S.); (M.M.G.); (D.-E.F.); (A.O.); (D.M.T.); (C.R.); (M.F.)
- Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Clinical Emergency Hospital Iasi, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (P.C.M.); (E.M.G.); (O.N.B.-F.); (O.S.); (M.M.G.); (D.-E.F.); (A.O.); (D.M.T.); (C.R.); (M.F.)
- Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Clinical Emergency Hospital Iasi, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (P.C.M.); (E.M.G.); (O.N.B.-F.); (O.S.); (M.M.G.); (D.-E.F.); (A.O.); (D.M.T.); (C.R.); (M.F.)
- Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Clinical Emergency Hospital Iasi, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (P.C.M.); (E.M.G.); (O.N.B.-F.); (O.S.); (M.M.G.); (D.-E.F.); (A.O.); (D.M.T.); (C.R.); (M.F.)
- Internal Medicine Clinic, “St. Spiridon” County Clinical Emergency Hospital Iasi, 700111 Iasi, Romania;
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Tsuneya S, Matsuyama TA, Yoshida M, Hoshioka Y, Chiba F, Inokuchi G, Torimitsu S, Makino Y, Iwase H. Lethal hemopericardium caused by infection of mitral annular calcification: An autopsy case report. Leg Med (Tokyo) 2024; 68:102431. [PMID: 38460208 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2024.102431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a chronic and degenerative condition involving calcification of the mitral annulus. MAC is a risk factor for coronary artery disease, cardiovascular events, stroke, and cardiovascular death. However, patients with MAC are often asymptomatic. Herein, we present the first case of cardiac tamponade due to infection of MAC in forensic pathology. An 80-year-old woman was found in cardiopulmonary arrest shortly after experiencing fatigue. She was transferred to a hospital, and despite chest compression and ventilation, she was pronounced dead due to no response. Postmortem computed tomography, autopsy, and histological examination showed MAC, abscess formation involving Gram-positive cocci on the MAC, and fistulation of the abscess into the intracardial pericardial cavities, resulting in a massive lethal hemopericardium.
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- Shigeki Tsuneya
- Department of Legal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Department of Forensic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan.
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Department of Forensic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Department of Forensic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Department of Forensic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Department of Forensic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Legal Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Department of Forensic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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Hou J, Sun Y, Wang H, Zhang L, Shi J, You H, Zhang R, Yang B. Noncontrast cardiac computed tomography-derived mitral annular calcification scores in mitral valve disease. Clin Cardiol 2023; 46:1310-1318. [PMID: 37501607 PMCID: PMC10642324 DOI: 10.1002/clc.24110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Mitral annular calcification (MAC) by computed tomography (CT) is reported as an independent predictor of poor outcomes. However, it currently remains unclear if quantitative MAC parameters provide more value for mitral valve disease (MVD) management, therefore, we examined the prognostic value of MAC scores using noncontrast cardiac-CT in MVD patients. METHODS Between January 2020 and December 2021, we prospectively enrolled 300 consecutive patients with MVD (MAC-present = 80 and MAC-absent = 220) undergoing preoperative cardiac-CT and mitral valve (MV) surgery. Noncontrast cardiac-CT images were used to qualitatively detect MAC (present or absent) and evaluate MAC scores. For analyses, we also collected baseline clinical data, intraoperative conversion (from MV repair to MV replacement), and follow-up arrhythmia data. RESULTS Compared with the MAC-absent group, MAC-present patients were older (62 ± 7 vs. 58 ± 9 years, p < .001), mostly women (55% vs. 39.5%, p = .017), and also had aortic valve calcification (57.5% vs. 23.2%, p < .001), mitral stenosis (82.5% vs. 61.8%, p < .001), atrial fibrillation (30% vs. 11.8%, p < .001), and larger left atrial end-diastolic dimension (LADD, 49 [44-56] versus 46 [41-50], p = .001]. Furthermore, MAC-present patients underwent more MV replacements (61.8% vs. 82.5%, p = .001) and experienced a higher intraoperative conversion prevalence (11.8% vs. 61.3%, p < .001). Multiple logistic regression analyses showed that the female gender (odds ratio [OR]/95% confidence interval [CI]/p = 2.001/1.042-3.841/0.037) and MAC scores (OR/95% CI/p = 10.153/4.434-23.253/p < .001) were independent predictors of intraoperative conversion. During a follow-up of 263 ± 134 days, MAC-present patients had more arrhythmias (42.5% vs. 9.5%, p < .001). Also, MAC-scores (hazard ratio [HR]/95% CI/p = 6.841/3.322-14.089/p < .001) and LADD (HR/95% CI/p = 1.039/1.018-1.060/p < .001) were independently associated with arrhythmias by Cox regression analyses. CONCLUSIONS Noncontrast cardiac CT-derived MAC-scores showed a high risk for intraoperative conversion and follow-up arrhythmias in MVD-patients.
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- Jie Hou
- College of Medicine and Biological Information EngineeringNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoningChina
- Department of RadiologyGeneral Hospital of Northern Theater CommandShenyangLiaoningChina
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Imaging and Research of Liaoning ProvinceShenyangLiaoningChina
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- College of Medicine and Biological Information EngineeringNortheastern UniversityShenyangLiaoningChina
- Department of RadiologyGeneral Hospital of Northern Theater CommandShenyangLiaoningChina
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Imaging and Research of Liaoning ProvinceShenyangLiaoningChina
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- Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryGeneral Hospital of Northern Theater CommandShenyangLiaoningChina
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- Department of RadiologyGeneral Hospital of Northern Theater CommandShenyangLiaoningChina
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Imaging and Research of Liaoning ProvinceShenyangLiaoningChina
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- Department of RadiologyGeneral Hospital of Northern Theater CommandShenyangLiaoningChina
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Imaging and Research of Liaoning ProvinceShenyangLiaoningChina
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- Department of RadiologyGeneral Hospital of Northern Theater CommandShenyangLiaoningChina
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Imaging and Research of Liaoning ProvinceShenyangLiaoningChina
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- Department of RadiologyGeneral Hospital of Northern Theater CommandShenyangLiaoningChina
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Imaging and Research of Liaoning ProvinceShenyangLiaoningChina
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- Department of RadiologyGeneral Hospital of Northern Theater CommandShenyangLiaoningChina
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Imaging and Research of Liaoning ProvinceShenyangLiaoningChina
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Boyraz B, Peker T. The Role of Advanced Glycation End-Product Levels Measured by Skin Autofluorescence in the Development of Mitral Annular Calcification. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2023; 10:406. [PMID: 37754835 PMCID: PMC10531500 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd10090406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
Abstract
As a person ages, mitral annular calcification develops in the mitral annulus with increasing frequency. Lipid deposition, inflammation, and aging-related degeneration have been cited as potential causes of this pathophysiology, though there is currently no conclusive evidence to support this. AGEs accumulate in tissues due to the glycation of proteins and lipids, increasing the release of proinflammatory cytokines secondary to oxidative stress through the AGE receptor. The AGE levels increase in diabetic microvascular complications and degenerative aortic valve disease. Our study was planned prospectively as a case-control study involving 94 MAC-positive patients and 94 MAC-negative patients. The demographics, echocardiographic data and AGE levels of the patients were measured and recorded using the skin autofluorescence method. AGE levels were significantly higher in the MAC-positive patient group (3.2 vs. 2.7; p < 0.001). The AGE levels were observed as an independent predictor of MAC development in a regression analysis (OR: 8.05, 95% CI: 3.74-17.33, p < 0.001). In a ROC-curve analysis, the AUC was 0.79 (95% CI: 0.72-0.85). At a cut-off value of 2.7, 79.7% sensitivity and 69.1% specificity were observed. AGE levels can be used to cheaply, easily and non-invasively identify patients at risk of developing MAC.
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- Bedrettin Boyraz
- Cardiology Department, Medicalpark Hospital, Health Science Faculty, Mudanya University, Bursa 16950, Turkey;
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Morariu PC, Tanase DM, Iov DE, Sîrbu O, Oancea AF, Mircea CG, Chiriac CP, Baroi GL, Morariu ID, Dascălu CG, Şorodoc L, Floria M. Mitral Annular Calcification and Thromboembolic Risk. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1568. [PMID: 37511943 PMCID: PMC10381637 DOI: 10.3390/life13071568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Thromboembolic (TE) risk scores used for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients do not include mitral annular calcification (MAC) as a potential indicator of vascular disease. This research evaluated the correlation between MAC and TE risk scores (CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc). We compared TE risk score values and clinical and echocardiographic data in patients with and without MAC. We included, prospectively, 103 patients: 40.8% with AF, 83.5% with hypertension, 30.1% with type II diabetes mellitus, 79.6% with chronic heart failure, and 7.8% with a history of stroke. We identified MAC in 50.5% of patients. The mean CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc scores were 2.56 ± 1.135 and 4.57 ± 1.61, respectively. In MAC patients, both scores tended to increase significantly compared with the control (2.88 ± 1.114 versus 2.24 ± 1.06, p = 0.005, and 5.21 ± 1.51 versus 3.92 ± 1.46, p < 0.001, respectively). The left ventricular ejection fraction negatively correlated with the presence of MAC (r = -0.254, p = 0.01). The presence of MAC was a risk factor for vascular disease (OR = 2.47, χ2 = 34.32, p < 0001). Conclusions: The presence of MAC is associated with greater TE risk scores and a higher risk of vascular disease. It appears that adding MAC as a vascular disease parameter to TE risk scores may have benefits for patients by improving their predictive value.
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- Paula Cristina Morariu
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Medical Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Medical Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Medical Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Medical Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Cardiology Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Hospital Iași, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Surgery Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Hospital Iași, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Environmental and Food Chemistry, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Medical Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Medical Clinic, "Sf. Spiridon" Emergency Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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Masson W, Barbagelata L, Oberti P, Falconi M, Lavalle-Cobo A, Corral P, Nogueira JP. High lipoprotein(a) levels and mitral valve disease: A systematic review. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2023; 33:925-933. [PMID: 36890070 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2023.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
Abstract
AIMS The role of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] as a possibly causal risk factor for atherosclerotic artery disease and aortic valve stenosis has been well established. However, the information available on the association between Lp(a) levels and mitral valve disease is limited and controversial. The main objective of the present study was to assess the association between Lp(a) levels and mitral valve disease. DATA SYNTHESIS This systematic review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO CRD42022379044). A literature search was performed to detect studies that evaluated the association between Lp(a) levels or single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) related to high levels of Lp(a) and mitral valve disease, including mitral valve calcification and valve dysfunction. Eight studies including 1,011,520 individuals were considered eligible for this research. The studies that evaluated the association between Lp(a) levels and prevalent mitral valve calcification found predominantly positive results. Similar findings were reported in two studies that evaluated the SNPs related to high levels of Lp(a). Only two studies evaluated the association of Lp(a) and mitral valve dysfunction, showing contradictory results. CONCLUSIONS This research showed disparate results regarding the association between Lp(a) levels and mitral valve disease. The association between Lp(a) levels and mitral valve calcification seems more robust and is in line with the findings already demonstrated in aortic valve disease. New studies should be developed to clarify this topic.
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- Walter Masson
- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Facultad Medicina, Universidad FASTA. Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Centro de Investigación en Endocrinología, Nutrición y Metabolismo (CIENM), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Formosa, Formosa, Argentina
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Wang X, Yang S, Li Y, Jin X, Lu J, Wu M. Role of emodin in atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases: Pharmacological effects, mechanisms, and potential therapeutic target as a phytochemical. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 161:114539. [PMID: 36933375 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2023] Open
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The morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are increasing in recent years, and atherosclerosis (AS), a major CVD, becomes a disorder that afflicts human beings severely, especially the elders. AS is recognized as the primary cause and pathological basis of some other CVDs. The active constituents of Chinese herbal medicines have garnered increasing interest in recent researches owing to their influence on AS and other CVDs. Emodin (1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methylanthraquinone) is a naturally occurring anthraquinone derivative found in some Chinese herbal medicines such as Rhei radix et rhizome, Polygoni cuspidati rhizoma et radix and Polygoni multiflori root. In this paper, we first review the latest researches about emodin's pharmacology, metabolism and toxicity. Meanwhile, it has been shown to be effective in treating CVDs caused by AS in dozens of previous studies. Therefore, we systematically reviewed the mechanisms by which emodin treats AS. In summary, these mechanisms include anti-inflammatory activity, lipid metabolism regulation, anti-oxidative stress, anti-apoptosis and vascular protection. The mechanisms of emodin in other CVDs are also discussed, such as vasodilation, inhibition of myocardial fibrosis, inhibition of cardiac valve calcification and antiviral properties. We have further summarized the potential clinical applications of emodin. Through this review, we hope to provide guidance for clinical and preclinical drug development.
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- Xinyue Wang
- Guang'an men Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'an men Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'an men Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'an men Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang'an men Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Guang'an men Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Zhao K, Zhang L, Wang L, Zeng J, Zhang Y, Xie X. Benign incidental cardiac findings in chest and cardiac CT imaging. Br J Radiol 2023; 96:20211302. [PMID: 35969186 PMCID: PMC9975525 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20211302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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With the continuous expansion of the disease scope of chest CT and cardiac CT, the number of these CT examinations has increased rapidly. In addition to their common indications, many incidental cardiac findings can be observed when carefully evaluating the coronary arteries, valves, pericardium, ventricles, and large vessels. These findings may have clinical significance or risk of complications, but they are sometimes overlooked or may not be described in the final reports. Although most of the incidental findings are benign, timely detection and treatment can improve the management of chronic diseases or reduce the possibility of severe complications. In this review, we summarized the imaging findings, incidence rate, and clinical relevance of some benign cardiac findings such as coronary artery calcification, aortic and mitral valve calcification, aortic calcification, cardiac thrombus, myocardial bridge, aortic dilation, cardiac myxoma, pericardial cyst, and coronary artery fistula. Reporting incidental cardiac findings will help reduce the risk of severe complications or disease deterioration and contribute to the recovery of patients.
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- Keke Zhao
- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Haining Rd.100, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Haining Rd.100, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Haining Rd.100, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Haining Rd.100, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Haining Rd.100, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Haining Rd.100, Shanghai, China
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Systolic Anterior Motion of the Mitral Valve in the Presence of Annular Calcification. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2022; 36:421-427. [PMID: 36529336 DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2022.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mitral annular calcification (MAC) has been reported as a possible cause of systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the mitral valve and dynamic left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction. While morphologic features predisposing to SAM in other clinical settings have been described, patients with MAC+SAM have not been systematically investigated. We hypothesized that bulky calcium deposits in the mitral annulus could displace the valve toward the septum, thus promoting development of SAM. METHODS We studied 30 patients with severe MAC who had SAM with septal contact. Three comparator groups (matched for age and sex) were developed: 30 controls without MAC or SAM, 30 with severe MAC but no SAM, and 30 with SAM but no MAC. RESULTS Significant differences were found across groups for mitral valve coaptation point-septal distance (CSD), anterior mitral leaflet (AML) length, left ventricular diastolic dimension, and ejection fraction. Comparing all MAC subjects (n = 60) with controls, CSD was less (20.5 ± 4.1 vs 23.2 ± 3.7 mm, P = .003) and ejection fraction was higher (67.7% ± 7.8% vs 60.9% ± 6.4%, P < .0001) in MAC patients. Within MAC subjects AML was longer (21.9 ± 3.0 vs 17.4 ± 2.2 mm, P < .0001) and CSD was smaller (18.0 ± 2.7 vs 23.1 ± 3.6 mm, P < .0001) when SAM was present despite similar height of the calcium bar in the 2 MAC groups (12.4 ± 2.9 vs 11.1 ± 3.1 mm, P = .11). Regression analysis confirmed AML length and CSD as independent predictors of SAM. MAC+SAM patients also had more echocardiographic risk factors for SAM (acute aortomitral angle, small LVOT, long AML, small CSD, and presence of a septal bump) than MAC/no-SAM patients (3.4 ± 0.9 vs 1.8 ± 1.0, P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS Bulky MAC appears to contribute to dynamic LVOT obstruction when it accumulates in such a way that the mitral valve is displaced anteriorly toward the septum. However, other features are also associated with SAM in these patients, particularly a long AML. A combination of morphologic features and favorable hemodynamics may be needed for SAM to develop in patients with severe MAC.
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Fernández-Peregrina E, Pascual I, Freixa X, Tirado-Conte G, Estévez-Loureiro R, Carrasco-Chinchilla F, Benito-González T, Asmarats L, Sanchís L, Jiménez-Quevedo P, Avanzas P, Caneiro-Queija B, Molina-Ramos AI, Fernández-Vázquez F, Li CH, Flores-Umanzor E, Sans-Roselló J, Nombela-Franco L, Arzamendi D. Transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair in patients with mitral annulus calcification. EUROINTERVENTION 2022; 17:1300-1309. [PMID: 34483091 PMCID: PMC9743252 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-21-00205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND MAC is commonly found in patients affected with MR, and it is associated with high morbidity, mortality and worse cardiac surgical outcomes. Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair could be an alternative treatment, although there is little evidence in this population. AIMS The aim of this study was to analyse the safety, efficacy and durability of MitraClip implantation in patients affected with mitral regurgitation (MR) and mitral annulus calcification (MAC). METHODS We analysed the outcomes of 61 suitable patients affected with severe MR and moderate or severe MAC (the "MAC" group) and 791 patients with no or mild MAC (the "NoMAC" group) treated with the MitraClip device. RESULTS Procedural success was similar (91.8% vs 95.1%, p=0.268, in MAC and NoMAC, respectively), with a very low rate of complications. At one-year follow-up, 90.6% of MAC and 79.5% of NoMAC patients had MR grade ≤2 (p=0.129), 80% in both groups remained in NYHA Functional Class ≤II, and a significant reduction in cardiac readmissions was observed (65% vs 78% in MAC vs NoMAC, p=0.145). One-year mortality tended to be higher in MAC patients (19.7% vs 11.3%, p=0.050), with no difference in cardiovascular mortality (15.3% vs 9.2%, p=0.129). CONCLUSIONS MitraClip use in selected patients with moderate or severe MAC is safe, feasible and achieves good clinical and echocardiographic results at one-year follow-up.
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- Estefanía Fernández-Peregrina
- Department of Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Medicine, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Institut Clinic Cardiovascular, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Institut Clinic Cardiovascular, Barcelona, Spain
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- Heart Area, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Medicine, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Medicine, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Kaltoft M, Sigvardsen PE, Afzal S, Langsted A, Fuchs A, Kühl JT, Køber L, Kamstrup PR, Kofoed KF, Nordestgaard BG. Elevated lipoprotein(a) in mitral and aortic valve calcification and disease: The Copenhagen General Population Study. Atherosclerosis 2021; 349:166-174. [PMID: 34903381 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS We tested the hypotheses (i) that elevated lipoprotein(a) is causally associated with both mitral and aortic valve calcification and disease, and (ii) that aortic valve calcification mediates the effect of elevated lipoprotein(a) on aortic valve stenosis. METHODS From the Copenhagen General Population study, we included 12,006 individuals who underwent cardiac computed tomography to measure mitral and aortic valve calcification and 85,884 to examine risk of heart valve disease. Participants had information on plasma lipoprotein(a) and genetic instruments associated with plasma lipoprotein(a) to investigate potential causality. RESULTS At age 70-79 years, 29% and 54% had mitral and aortic valve calcification, respectively. For 10-fold higher lipoprotein(a) levels, multifactorially adjusted odds ratios for mitral and aortic valve calcification were 1.26 (95% confidence interval: 1.13-1.41) and 1.62 (1.48-1.77). For mitral and aortic valve stenosis, corresponding hazard ratios were 0.93 (95%CI:0.40-2.15, 19 events) and 1.54 (1.38-1.71, 1158 events), respectively. For ≤23 versus ≥36 kringle IV type 2 number of repeats, the age and sex adjusted odds ratios for mitral and aortic valve calcification were 1.53 (1.18-1.99) and 2.23 (1.81-2.76). For carriers versus non-carriers of LPA rs10455872, odds ratios for mitral and aortic valve calcification were 1.33 (1.13-1.57) and 1.86 (1.64-2.13). For aortic valve stenosis, 31% (95%CI:16%-76%) of the effect of lipoprotein(a) was mediated through calcification. CONCLUSIONS Elevated lipoprotein(a) was genetically and observationally associated with mitral and aortic valve calcification and aortic valve stenosis. Aortic valve calcification mediated 31% of the effect of elevated lipoprotein(a) on aortic valve stenosis.
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- Morten Kaltoft
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark; The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Cardiology, The Heart Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark; The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark; The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, The Heart Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, The Heart Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Cardiology, The Heart Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark; The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Cardiology, The Heart Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark; Department of Radiology, The Diagnostic Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark; The Copenhagen General Population Study, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Haensig M, Kuntze T, Gonzalez DL, Lapp H, Lauten P, Owais T. Extensive calcification of the mitral valve annulus in transcatheter aortic valve implants. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2021; 34:167-175. [PMID: 34601608 PMCID: PMC8766209 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivab235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study sought to report the calcification pattern of the mitral valve annulus and its implications for procedural and safety outcomes in transcatheter aortic valve implantation. METHODS Between November 2018 and September 2019, a total of 305 patients had transcatheter aortic valve implants at our institution. The extent of calcification of the mitral valve annulus was analysed, and the impact on safety outcomes was evaluated. RESULTS The prevalence of mitral annular calcification (MAC) was 43%. Calcification of the mitral valve annulus was either less than or at least one-third of the posterior annulus (34% and 32%), the whole posterior annulus (28%) or the extension to the attachment of the anterior leaflets (7%). Severe circumferential MAC revealed moderate paravalvular leaks in 5/8 (63%) patients and was associated with right branch bundle block [odds ratio (OR) 2.01 (0.39–3.06); P = 0.098] and low cardiac output [OR 3.12 (1.39–7.04); P = 0.033]. Subannular calcification at the anterolateral trigonum represented a risk factor for left ventricular outflow tract injury [OR 3.54 (1.38–8.27); P = 0.001] in balloon-expandable valves, associated with relevant rhythm disorders [OR 2.26 (1.17–5.65); P = 0.014] and female gender (7/8, 88%). The 30-day all-cause mortality in circumferential MAC reaching into the anterior annulus (grade IV) compared to patients with less MAC (grade I–III) was 13% vs 2% with a mean valve size of 24.6 vs 25.7 mm. CONCLUSIONS Extensive MAC was associated with moderate paravalvular leaks, with implications for the prosthesis size and survival in transcatheter aortic valve implants. In severe MAC, we recommend implanting oversized self-expandable prostheses, the goal being to reduce the risk of right branch bundle block and paravalvular leaks. Subj collection 122, 125
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- Martin Haensig
- Corresponding author. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Central Clinic Hospital of Bad Berka, Rhön AG, Robert-Koch Allee 9, 99438 Bad Berka, Germany. Tel: +49-364585-41137; fax: +49-364585-3510; e-mail: (M. Haensig)
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Central Clinic Hospital of Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Central Clinic Hospital of Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Central Clinic Hospital of Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Central Clinic Hospital of Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Central Clinic Hospital of Bad Berka, Bad Berka, Germany
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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