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2. Mitral annular calcification - Wikipedia

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   Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a multifactorial chronic degenerative process in which calcium with lipid is deposited in the annular fibrosa ring of the heart's mitral valve. MAC was first discovered and described in 1908 by M. Bonninger in the journal Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift . [ 1 ]

3. Mitral stenosis - Wikipedia

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   [3] [5] Uncommon causes of mitral stenosis are calcification [6] [7] of the mitral valve leaflets, and as a form of congenital heart disease. It is the most common valvular heart disease in pregnancy. [8] Other causes include infective endocarditis where the vegetations may favor increase risk of

4. Calcification - Wikipedia

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   Calcification of soft tissue (arteries, cartilage, heart valves, [1] [2] etc.) can be caused by vitamin K 2 deficiency or by poor calcium absorption due to a high calcium/vitamin D ratio. This can occur with or without a mineral imbalance. A common misconception is that calcification is caused by excess amount of calcium in diet. Dietary ...

5. These Are the 2 Biggest Signs of Heart Valve Damage ... - AOL

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   Dr. Davis emphasizes that valve damage is not only caused by poor dietary habits, explaining, “Diet is often talked about in connection to heart disease, but valve damage has different causes. A ...

6. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   A heart attack can cause symptoms such as: Chest pain that often radiates to your left shoulder, neck, or arm. Abdominal pain. Shortness of breath. Fatigue. Pressure or heaviness in your chest ...

7. This Is the #1 Sign of Coronary Calcification ... - AOL

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   “Early coronary calcification does not cause symptoms,” says Dr. Alexander Postalian, MD, FSCAI, a cardiologist at The Texas Heart Institute. But once it progresses and the vessel starts ...