Prevalence and natural history of mitral annulus calcification and related valve dysfunction Oct. 17, 2022 Overview Show transcript Overview Juan A. Crestanello, M.D., is a cardiovascular surgeon and department chair of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Crestanello, who specializes in surgery for valvular heart disease, discusses prevalence and natural history of mitral annulus calcification and related valve dysfunction. Receive Mayo Clinic news in your inbox. Sign up Related ContentVideoRole of mitral valve calcium in survival after mitral valve replacementVideoMitral annular calcification in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Prevalence and outcomesVideoCommentary: Seal the calcium VID-20545038 Medical Professionals Prevalence and natural history of mitral annulus calcification and related valve dysfunction