Myocardial Mineralisation

• Dytrophic: Calcium is deposited due to damage of the myocyte. Myocyte damage may be:
  • Hypoxia.
  • Vitamin E/Selenium deficiency.
• Metastatic: Occurs with elevated serum calcium for example will occur with:
  • Vitamin D toxicity.
  • Secondary hyperparathyroidism.

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