Mitral Annulus Calcification and Cardiac Conduction Disturbances: A DANCAVAS Sub-study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to its location very close to the bundle of His, mitral annulus calcification (MAC) might be associated with the development of atrioventricular (AV) conduction disturbances. This study assessed the association between MAC and AV conduction disturbances identified by cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) use and electrocardiographic parameters. The association between MAC and traditional cardiovascular risk factors was also assessed.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed 14,771 participants, predominantly men aged 60-75 years, from the population-based Danish Cardiovascular Screening trial. Traditional cardiovascular risk factors were obtained. Using cardiac non-contrast computed tomography imaging, MAC scores were measured using the Agatston meth

SUBMITTER: Rasmussen JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8792721 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature