Extensive myocardial calcifications: a systematic literature review of a rare pathological phenomenon.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Myocardial calcifications (MC) represent a relatively rare pathological process, which may accompany different cardiovascular conditions and can be broadly categorized as dystrophic or metastatic. Myocardial infarction (MI) has been traditionally regarded as the main cause of MC overall; however, no updated comprehensive data on the relative incidence of different forms of MC is available. The purpose of this systematic review of the literature is to analyze the currently available evidence on MC in terms of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical presentation.

Methods and results

A total of 241 studies including a total of 368 patients affected by extensive MC were included in the final review. The majority of patients (69.8%) presented with dystrophic MC. End

SUBMITTER: Sozzi FB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11317411 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature