Ann Atheroscler Res | Volume 1, Issue 2 | Case Report | Open Access

Caseous Mitral Annular Calcification Presenting as a Stroke: A Cracking of the Shell

Kevin Liu, Jay Hollman^*, Norman Deumite

Department of Medicine, LSU Health Sciences Center, USA

^*Correspondance to: Jay Hollman 

Abstract

Caseous mitral annulus calcification is a rare form of mitral valve annular calcification that can be associated with cerebral vascular accidents. Described mechanisms involve complete rupture of the shell surrounding the pasty core material with presumed embolization of a portion of the pasty core. Our case only demonstrates a dehiscence of a portion of the calcify shell resulting in a stroke. The patient has been successfully treated with dual antiplatelet agents for over two years without recurrence.

Keywords:

Mitral valve disorders; Cardio embolic stroke; Caseous mitral annular calcification; Mitral annular calcification

Citation:

Liu K, Hollman J, Deumite N. Caseous Mitral Annular Calcification Presenting as a Stroke: A Cracking of the Shell. Ann Atheroscler Res. 2018;1(2):1009.