Pericardial calcification

Overview
Pericardial calcification is often seen in the patient with constrictive pericarditis. CT is the preferred imaging modality.

Conditions Pericardial Calcification Should be Distinguished From

 * Coronary artery calcification, a marker of atherosclerosis
 * Myocardial calcification which can occur following myocardial infarction
 * Valvular calcification of the mitral valve or aortic valve.
 * Aortic calcification as can be seen in syphilytic aortitis.

Causes

 * Constrictive pericarditis