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Laboratory findings revealed severe hyperphosphatemia and an elevated calcium\u2013phosphorus product (CPP) of 135 mg2\/dL2, based on total calcium. This value significantly exceeds 70 mg2\/dL2, a threshold associated with a high probability of inducing soft tissue mineralization. Echocardiography revealed extensive hyperechoic foci with posterior acoustic shadowing in the interventricular septum and left ventricular wall. Functional assessment demonstrated a restrictive diastolic filling pattern, suggesting increased myocardial stiffness and congestive heart failure. Computed tomography (CT) further visualized systemic involvement, showing diffuse, amorphous calcifications (400\u2013900 HU) in the myocardium, multifocal aortic wall, and extracardiac tissues. Despite intensive treatment with diuretics and renal support, the patient was euthanized eight days later due to progressive renal failure. 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