Association of mitral annular calcification with endothelial dysfunction, carotid intima-media thickness and serum fetuin-A: an observational study.

CONCLUSION: We observed that MAC is closely related with CIMT and serum fetuin-A level. Serum fetuin-A and CIMT can be used as independent markers in the diagnosis of MAC. We suggest that MAC can be used as an early determinant of CAD.
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Source: The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology - October 7, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ziyrek M, Tayyareci Y, Yurdakul S, Sahin ST, Yıldırımtürk O, Aytekin S Tags: Anadolu Kardiyol Derg Source Type: research