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October 12, 2025European Heart Journal - Case ReportsOpen Access

A Rare Presentation of A Rare Problem: MAC related CAT with cavitation and LV-LA communication – A Case Report

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YVYerramareddy VijayachandraJSJayalakshmi SreeramAWAntony Wilson

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Overview

Case report reveals severe mitral regurgitation from MAC-related calcified amorphous tumor, highlighting implications for cardiology.

Key Points

  • Severe mitral regurgitation developed due to MAC-related calcified amorphous tumor, leading to acute heart failure.
  • A 71-year-old male with end-stage renal disease presented with a unique left ventricle–left atrium communication.
  • This case uncovers the significant complications associated with mitral annular calcification.
  • Recognizing the potential of MAC-related calcified amorphous tumor is crucial for timely intervention in cardiology.

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Vijayachandra et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ec1be02b8fa9b2b78ad1b0https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf526
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