Association between mitral annular calcification and carotid atheroma

Soylu M., DEMİR A. D., Arda K., Uzun Ÿ., Göksel S.

Angiology, cilt.52, sa.3, ss.201-204, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 52 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2001
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/000331970105200307
  • Dergi Adı: Angiology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.201-204
  • Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Carotid artery atherosclerosis is a strong predictor of stroke and represents a potential source of cerebral emboli. The aim of this study was to investigate whether an association exists between mitral annular calcification and carotid atheroma. In addition, the characteristics of carotid atheromas were compared between patients with and without mitral annular calcification. The authors found that there was a significant association between the presence of mitral annular calcification and carotid atheroma. Mitral annular calcification in the elderly may be a form of atherosclerosis. © 2001 Westminster Publications Inc.