Key result
Massive LV calcification after extensive MI can present as progressive HF.
Highlights a rare presentation of massive dystrophic myocardial calcification following extensive myocardial infarction leading to progressive heart failure.
May prompt imaging review in refractory post-MI HF; leaves open prevalence and management strategies.
Myocardial calcification is rare and occurs in previous myocardial infarction, endomyocardial fibrosis, and infections such as tuberculosis, chronic renal failure, or hyperparathyroidism. We present an interesting case of massive myocardial calcification of the left ventricle following prior extensive myocardial infarction, presenting as progressive heart failure.
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Ananthakrishna et al. (2016) studied this question. Massive myocardial calcification of the left ventricle following an extensive myocardial infarction can present clinically as progressive heart failure.
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