Myocardial calcification is a rare and life-threatening
condition that is a recognised complication of ischaemic
heart disease, cardiac surgery, rheumatic fever and myocarditis.
It is distinct from coronary artery or valvular
calcification, and can be seen in patients with abnormal
calcium metabolism1
. Its presence in the context of sepsis
is less well recognised and the mechanisms responsible
are poorly understood. We review the relevant literature
and propose a mechanistic theory for its pathogenesi
