title: Calcification of the left atrium.
abstract: Three cases of left atrial wall calcification complicating long-standing mitral valve disease are presented. Its possible pathogenesis and influence on further treatment are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006801:Humans; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery