Pericardial calcification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Pericardial calcification is often seen in the patient with constrictive pericarditis. CT is the preferred imaging modality.
Conditions Pericardial Calcification Should be Distinguished From
- Coronary artery calcification, a marker of atherosclerosis
- Myocardial calcification which can occur following myocardial infarction
- Valvular calcification of the mitral valve or aortic valve.
- Aortic calcification as can be seen in syphilytic aortitis.