Mitral valve calcinosis as an important finding during heart examination
- Authors: Filatova D.A.1, Mershina E.A.1, Plotnikova M.L.1, Lisitskaya M.V.1, Sinitsyn V.E.1
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Affiliations:
- Lomonosov Moscow State University
- Issue: Vol 5, No 2 (2024)
- Pages: 219-230
- Section: Original Study Articles
- URL: https://bakhtiniada.ru/DD/article/view/264834
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/DD624754
- ID: 264834
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BACKGROUND: Mitral valve calcinosis is a chronic degenerative process in the fibrous structures of the mitral valve. Advanced stages increase the risk of endocarditis and cardiac rhythm disturbances and contribute to cardiovascular mortality. The cause of mitral valve calcinosis is still controversial; however, the contribution of atherosclerosis to its development is currently undisputed. The prevalence of mitral valve calcinosis varies in different age groups and on average is higher in people with cardiovascular disease.
AIM: To assess the prevalence of mitral valve calcinosis in patients undergoing computed tomography angiography and identify the relationship between aortic and mitral valve calcinosis and coronary calcium index and signs of remodeling.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective study of 336 patients who underwent computed tomography coronary angiography with intravenous contrast enhancement at the Lomonosov Moscow State University Clinic between November 13, 2020, and May 14, 2022, was conducted.
RESULTS: The prevalence of aortic (16.4%) and mitral (11%) valve calcinosis was high in people undergoing cardiovascular examination, and a relationship was noted between valve calcinosis and coronary calcium index.
CONCLUSION: The detection of mitral valve calcinosis in patients during routine examination is important in predicting further treatment and outcomes because valve calcinosis is an indirect indicator of coronary heart disease risk. Although valve calcinosis is usually an incidental examination finding, it may indicate a high cardiovascular risk and should prompt further evaluation, if clinically necessary.
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Daria A. Filatova
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Author for correspondence.
Email: dariafilatova.msu@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0894-1994
SPIN-code: 2665-5973
MD
Russian Federation, MoscowElena A. Mershina
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Email: elena_mershina@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1266-4926
SPIN-code: 6897-9641
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, MoscowMaria L. Plotnikova
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Email: maria_plotnikova@inbox.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7533-9867
SPIN-code: 1857-0770
MD
Russian Federation, MoscowMariya V. Lisitskaya
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Email: lissenok@inbox.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8402-7643
SPIN-code: 2301-8480
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, MoscowValentin E. Sinitsyn
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Email: vsini@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5649-2193
SPIN-code: 8449-6590
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor
Russian Federation, MoscowReferences
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