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View article: Free-breathing, non-contrast, three-dimensional whole-heart coronary magnetic resonance imaging for the identification of culprit and vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque
Free-breathing, non-contrast, three-dimensional whole-heart coronary magnetic resonance imaging for the identification of culprit and vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque Open
iT2prep-BOOST has the potential to simultaneously visualize coronary artery lumen and plaque and differentiate normal segments from non-culprit and culprit plaque segments non-invasively and without contrast. The prognostic value of PMR ne…
View article: Advancements in 3D Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE) and Computed Tomography (CT) for Stroke Prevention in Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Interventions
Advancements in 3D Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE) and Computed Tomography (CT) for Stroke Prevention in Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Interventions Open
Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has emerged as a highly effective alternative to oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Precise pre-procedural planning and meticulous post-proce…
View article: Assessment of Myocardial Viability in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy With Reduced Left Ventricular Function Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Assessment of Myocardial Viability in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy With Reduced Left Ventricular Function Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Open
Background We aim to provide a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge of myocardial viability assessment in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), with a focus on the clinical markers of viability for e…
View article: 18 Automated vendor-independent detection and quantification of aortic stenosis from a 3-chamber bSSFP cine view
18 Automated vendor-independent detection and quantification of aortic stenosis from a 3-chamber bSSFP cine view Open
Introduction Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) evaluates aortic stenosis (AS) and concurrent myocardial abnormalities. Initial diagnosis of aortic valve (AV) disease can occur during CMR scanning, but universal multiparametric AS as…
View article: Aortic stenosis assessment from the 3-chamber cine: Ratio of balanced steady-state-free-precession (bSSFP) blood signal between the aorta and left ventricle predicts severity
Aortic stenosis assessment from the 3-chamber cine: Ratio of balanced steady-state-free-precession (bSSFP) blood signal between the aorta and left ventricle predicts severity Open
The Ao:LV ratio, derived from bSSFP 3-chamber cine images, shows a good correlation with existing measures of AS severity. It demonstrates utility at 1.5 T and offers an easily calculable metric that can be used at the time of scanning or …
View article: Simultaneous, free-breathing, non-contrast 3D whole-heart coronary magnetic resonance angiography and vulnerable plaque imaging in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome
Simultaneous, free-breathing, non-contrast 3D whole-heart coronary magnetic resonance angiography and vulnerable plaque imaging in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome Open
Background Coronary artery high-risk plaque identified on cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is associated with future coronary events, independent of coronary artery luminal stenosis. We have recently developed a 3-dimensional whole-…
View article: Late gadolinium enhancement following Covid-19 infection does not predict outcome: a single-centre study
Late gadolinium enhancement following Covid-19 infection does not predict outcome: a single-centre study Open
Background Some patients are found to have myocardial scarring after infection with coronavirus-2019 disease (COVID-19) as evidenced by the presence of late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac MRI (CMR). In many types of heart disease, the p…
View article: 182 Late gadolinium enhancement following covid-19 infection does not predict outcome: a single-centre study
182 Late gadolinium enhancement following covid-19 infection does not predict outcome: a single-centre study Open
Background Some patients are found to have myocardial scarring after infection with coronavirus-2019 disease (COVID-19) as evidenced by the presence of late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac MRI (CMR). In many types of heart disease, the p…
View article: Ratio of aortic to left ventricle SSFP blood signal in a single 3-chamber view correlates with aortic stenosis severity
Ratio of aortic to left ventricle SSFP blood signal in a single 3-chamber view correlates with aortic stenosis severity Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): UK research and Innovation [UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Healthcare]. Background Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valvul…
View article: Biatrial Volumetric Assessment by Non-ECG-Gated CT Pulmonary Angiography Correlated with Transthoracic Echocardiography in Patients with Normal Diastology
Biatrial Volumetric Assessment by Non-ECG-Gated CT Pulmonary Angiography Correlated with Transthoracic Echocardiography in Patients with Normal Diastology Open
Atrial size is a predictor of cardiovascular mortality. Non-ECG-gated computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is a common test for cardiopulmonary evaluation but normative values for biatrial volumes are lacking. We derived normal…
View article: Aortic Valve Calcium Score Is Associated With Acute Stroke in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Patients
Aortic Valve Calcium Score Is Associated With Acute Stroke in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Patients Open
Aortic valve calcium score from pre-TAVR computed tomography is an independent risk factor for acute stroke in the TAVR population. This is an additional clinical value of the pre-TAVR aortic valve calcium score and should be considered wh…
View article: Pericoronary and periaortic adipose tissue density are associated with inflammatory disease activity in Takayasu arteritis and atherosclerosis
Pericoronary and periaortic adipose tissue density are associated with inflammatory disease activity in Takayasu arteritis and atherosclerosis Open
Aims To examine pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) and periaortic adipose tissue (PAAT) density on coronary computed tomography angiography for assessing arterial inflammation in Takayasu arteritis (TAK) and atherosclerosis. Methods and re…
View article: Native aorto-ostial coronary lesions on CT coronary angiogram
Native aorto-ostial coronary lesions on CT coronary angiogram Open
Aorto-ostial coronary lesions (AOLs) are important to detect due to the high risk of catastrophic consequences. Unfortunately, due to the complexities of these lesions, they may be missed on invasive coronary angiography. Computed tomograp…
View article: Cardiac Mri in Cardiomyopathies
Cardiac Mri in Cardiomyopathies Open
Heart failure affects 1-2% of the adult population and one of the main contributors to its development is cardiomyopathy. Assessing a patient's risk for adverse events in heart failure is challenging and made more difficult by the heteroge…
View article: Patterns of myocardial injury in recovered troponin-positive COVID-19 patients assessed by cardiovascular magnetic resonance
Patterns of myocardial injury in recovered troponin-positive COVID-19 patients assessed by cardiovascular magnetic resonance Open
Background Troponin elevation is common in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but underlying aetiologies are ill-defined. We used multi-parametric cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) to assess myocardial injury in recovered COVID-19 patie…
View article: Pericoronary adipose tissue density is associated with clinical disease activity in Takayasu arteritis and coronary arterial inflammation measured by 68Ga-DOTATATE PET in atherosclerosis
Pericoronary adipose tissue density is associated with clinical disease activity in Takayasu arteritis and coronary arterial inflammation measured by 68Ga-DOTATATE PET in atherosclerosis Open
Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is an under-recognized complication of intense arterial inflammation in Takayasu arteritis (TAK). While pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) density is associated with arterial inflammation in CAD pat…
View article: The Utility of Psoas Muscle Assessment in Predicting Frailty in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
The Utility of Psoas Muscle Assessment in Predicting Frailty in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Open
Background . The rise in an ageing population has resulted in an increase in the prevalence of aortic stenosis. With the advent and rapid expansion in the use of transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs), patients with severe aortic …
View article: Determining the Predominant Lesion in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Stenoses
Determining the Predominant Lesion in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Stenoses Open
Background: Patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) often have coronary artery disease. Both the aortic valve and the coronary disease influence the blood flow to the myocardium and its ability to respond to stress; leading to exertional…
View article: Optimal antiplatelet strategy after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a meta-analysis
Optimal antiplatelet strategy after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a meta-analysis Open
Objective International guidelines recommend the use of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The recommended duration of DAPT varies between guidelines. In this two-part study, we (1) perfo…
View article: Acute myocardial infarction and stroke secondary to valve thrombosis following transcatheter aortic valve replacement—what can happen when antiplatelet agents are stopped
Acute myocardial infarction and stroke secondary to valve thrombosis following transcatheter aortic valve replacement—what can happen when antiplatelet agents are stopped Open
An 84-year-old woman was hospitalised for a fall with subsequent agitation and vomiting. She had a past medical history of coronary artery bypass grafting performed 18 years ago. In the 8 months prior to her admission, she underwent transc…
View article: Prevalence of obstructive coronary artery disease and prognosis in patients with stable symptoms and a zero-coronary calcium score
Prevalence of obstructive coronary artery disease and prognosis in patients with stable symptoms and a zero-coronary calcium score Open
In patients with stable symptoms and a ZCS, obstructive CAD is rare, and prognosis over the long-term is excellent, regardless of whether non-calcified atheroma is identified. A ZCS could reliably be used as a 'gatekeeper' in this patient …
View article: Imaging diagnoses and outcome in patients presenting for primary angioplasty but no obstructive coronary artery disease
Imaging diagnoses and outcome in patients presenting for primary angioplasty but no obstructive coronary artery disease Open
Objective A proportion of patients with suspected ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) presenting for primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) do not have obstructive coronary disease and other conditions may be responsible …
View article: State-of-the-art periprocedural 3D transoesophageal echocardiography during transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve implantation
State-of-the-art periprocedural 3D transoesophageal echocardiography during transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve implantation Open
An 88 year old lady, with a previous 25 mm Carpentier-Edwards 6900 Perimount pericardial mitral bioprosthesis in 2007 for severe mitral regurgitation, presented in September 2013 with shortness of breath on mild exertion with New York Hear…
View article: Impact of clinical and procedural factors upon C reactive protein dynamics following transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Impact of clinical and procedural factors upon C reactive protein dynamics following transcatheter aortic valve implantation Open
Careful attention should be paid to baseline clinical characteristics and procedural factors when interpreting CRP following TAVI to determine their future management.