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*[[Myocardial]] calcification which can occur following [[myocardial infarction]] | *[[Myocardial]] calcification which can occur following [[myocardial infarction]] | ||
*Valvular calcification of the [[mitral valve]] or [[aortic valve]]. | *Valvular calcification of the [[mitral valve]] or [[aortic valve]]. | ||
*[[Aortic calcification]] as can be seen in syphilytic aortitis. | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
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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.