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View article: Clinical application of cardiac computed tomography in cardiomyopathy
Clinical application of cardiac computed tomography in cardiomyopathy Open
Cardiomyopathies are a heterogeneous group of myocardial disorders characterized by mechanical and/or electrical dysfunction, typically occurring without significant coronary artery disease, hypertension, valvular, or congenital heart dise…
View article: An Updated Review on Cervical Artery Dissections: Evolution of Imaging Findings, Medical and Endovascular Management, and New Imaging Frontiers
An Updated Review on Cervical Artery Dissections: Evolution of Imaging Findings, Medical and Endovascular Management, and New Imaging Frontiers Open
Our understanding of carotid artery dissections has substantially increased over the past decade. We now know much more about the pathophysiology, imaging appearance, and medical and interventional management of dissections. Still, many ra…
View article: Predicability of PD-L1 expression in cancer cells based solely on H&E-stained sections
Predicability of PD-L1 expression in cancer cells based solely on H&E-stained sections Open
PD-L1 expression is an important biomarker for selecting patients who are eligible for immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. However, evaluating PD-L1 through immunohistochemistry often faces significant interobserver variability and …
View article: CMR-Derived Atrial Strain in the Prediction of Adverse Cerebrovascular Events After Myocardial Infarction
CMR-Derived Atrial Strain in the Prediction of Adverse Cerebrovascular Events After Myocardial Infarction Open
This study investigated whether cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR)-derived atrial strain parameters are associated with new-onset cerebrovascular events in patients with reperfused ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). I…
View article: SIRM/SIC consensus document on the management of patients with acute chest pain
SIRM/SIC consensus document on the management of patients with acute chest pain Open
Acute chest pain is a common and challenging reason for emergency department visits and requires prompt and systematic evaluation to address potential life-threatening conditions, minimize risks and manage emergency department overcrowding…
View article: Whole-body MRI in arthritis
Whole-body MRI in arthritis Open
Whole-body MRI (wbMRI) is an advanced scan modality which provides high-contrast resolution images of the entire body for screening, diagnosis, staging, and surveillance purposes. Thanks to recent technological advancements, wbMRI has gain…
View article: Hepatic T1 Mapping in Takotsubo Syndrome: A Preliminary Imaging Insight into the Cardiohepatic Axis
Hepatic T1 Mapping in Takotsubo Syndrome: A Preliminary Imaging Insight into the Cardiohepatic Axis Open
Background: Takotsubo syndrome (TS) is an acute heart failure characterized by transient systolic dysfunction of the left ventricle (LV). Given the complex cardiohepatic interactions in heart failure, the purpose of this study was to exami…
View article: An International, Expert-based, Multispecialty Delphi Consensus Document on Stroke Risk Stratification and the Optimal Management of Patients with Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis
An International, Expert-based, Multispecialty Delphi Consensus Document on Stroke Risk Stratification and the Optimal Management of Patients with Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis Open
Background The optimal management of patients with asymptomatic (AsxCS) and symptomatic (SxCS) carotid stenosis is controversial and includes intensive medical management (i.e., best medical therapy [BMT]) with/without an additional caroti…
View article: Heart-Brain axis: is microvascular dysfunction the link between stroke and Takotsubo syndrome?
Heart-Brain axis: is microvascular dysfunction the link between stroke and Takotsubo syndrome? Open
Takotsubo syndrome (TS) is characterized by transient left ventricular dysfunction, often triggered by psychological or physiological stress. Increasing evidence highlights the critical role of the brain-heart axis in TS, with small blood …
View article: PARROT: An Open Multilingual Radiology Reports Dataset
PARROT: An Open Multilingual Radiology Reports Dataset Open
Rationale and Objectives: To develop and validate PARROT (Polyglottal Annotated Radiology Reports for Open Testing), a large, multicentric, open-access dataset of fictional radiology reports spanning multiple languages for testing natural …
View article: Whole-body imaging for distant staging of bone chondrosarcoma: a systematic review
Whole-body imaging for distant staging of bone chondrosarcoma: a systematic review Open
Comparative evidence on whole-body imaging for distant staging of bone CS is extremely scarce. Nonetheless, wbMRI might be a convenient one-stop-shop imaging solution in bone CS, warranting further observational research.
View article: Machine Learning for Coronary Plaque Characterization: A Multimodal Review of OCT, IVUS, and CCTA
Machine Learning for Coronary Plaque Characterization: A Multimodal Review of OCT, IVUS, and CCTA Open
Coronary plaque vulnerability, more than luminal stenosis, drives acute coronary syndromes. Optical coherence tomography (OCT), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) visualize plaque morpholog…
View article: REVERSE model: a novel approach in medical research
REVERSE model: a novel approach in medical research Open
The REVERSE model allows repurposing existing datasets to explore novel research questions while mitigating inherent biases through stringent inclusion criteria matching and randomization.
View article: Artificial intelligence in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy: applications and perspectives
Artificial intelligence in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy: applications and perspectives Open
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have shown great potential in improving cardiovascular pharmacotherapy by optimizing drug selection, predicting therapeutic efficacy and adverse effects, ultimately improving patient outcomes…
View article: Predictive techniques in medical imaging: opportunities, limitations, and ethical-economic challenges
Predictive techniques in medical imaging: opportunities, limitations, and ethical-economic challenges Open
: Predictive techniques in medical imaging offer transformative opportunities for early diagnosis and personalized care but raise complex ethical, legal, and economic challenges. This paper explores current advancements, regulatory implica…
View article: Multinational Attitudes Toward AI in Health Care and Diagnostics Among Hospital Patients
Multinational Attitudes Toward AI in Health Care and Diagnostics Among Hospital Patients Open
Importance The successful implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care depends on its acceptance by key stakeholders, particularly patients, who are the primary beneficiaries of AI-driven outcomes. Objectives To survey hos…
View article: Current and future applications of photon-counting computed tomography in cardiovascular medicine
Current and future applications of photon-counting computed tomography in cardiovascular medicine Open
Photon-counting CT (PCCT) represents a transformative advancement in cardiac imaging, addressing key limitations of conventional CT. This review synthesises current evidence to demonstrate how PCCT’s superior spatial resolution, enhanced t…
View article: The evolution from qualitative to quantitative analysis in medical sciences: A historical perspective and the impact of AI
The evolution from qualitative to quantitative analysis in medical sciences: A historical perspective and the impact of AI Open
The transition from qualitative to quantitative analysis marks a pivotal shift in medical sciences, moving from subjective assessments to objective, data-driven approaches. Historically, fields like laboratory medicine and genetics relied …
View article: Health Status Outcomes After Computed Tomography or Invasive Coronary Angiography for Stable Chest Pain
Health Status Outcomes After Computed Tomography or Invasive Coronary Angiography for Stable Chest Pain Open
Importance The effect of computed tomography (CT) vs invasive coronary angiography (ICA) on health status outcomes is unknown. Objective To evaluate CT and ICA first-test strategies on quality of life (QOL) and angina. Design, Setting, and…
View article: Plaque-Reporting and Data System Related to Cerebrovascular Event Risk with Mild/Moderate Stenosis: A Chinese Atherosclerosis Risk Evaluation II Study
Plaque-Reporting and Data System Related to Cerebrovascular Event Risk with Mild/Moderate Stenosis: A Chinese Atherosclerosis Risk Evaluation II Study Open
Male patients of advanced age with a smoking history were associated with an increased risk of higher Plaque-RADS scores. Plaque-RADS demonstrated the ability to stratify patients experiencing cerebrovascular events, even in cases with mil…
View article: Carotid Plaque-RADS: Inter- and Intrareader Agreement and Learning Curve Analysis in CTA
Carotid Plaque-RADS: Inter- and Intrareader Agreement and Learning Curve Analysis in CTA Open
In the CTA application of the Carotid Plaque-RADS, interreader agreement is substantial to near perfect among experienced and intermediate readers, with a notable learning curve for beginners. Intrareader agreement is almost perfect in exp…
View article: Correlation between mRankin scale at 3 months and mTICI score: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression on randomized controlled trials and registries
Correlation between mRankin scale at 3 months and mTICI score: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression on randomized controlled trials and registries Open
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the numeric correlation between modified treatment in cerebral infarction (mTICI)≥2b/3 and modified Rankin Scale (mRS)≤2 in RCT and registries. Material and Methods: Literature search was performed on …
View article: Transformer and Attention-Based Architectures for Segmentation of Coronary Arterial Walls in Intravascular Ultrasound: A Narrative Review
Transformer and Attention-Based Architectures for Segmentation of Coronary Arterial Walls in Intravascular Ultrasound: A Narrative Review Open
Background: The leading global cause of death is coronary artery disease (CAD), necessitating early and precise diagnosis. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a sophisticated imaging technique that provides detailed visualization of coronar…