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View article: Correction: The PREVASC study: Prospective REgistry of Valve disease in Asymptomatic Italian elderly SubjeCts
Correction: The PREVASC study: Prospective REgistry of Valve disease in Asymptomatic Italian elderly SubjeCts Open
View article: Unmasking Myocardial Bridging: Multimodal Imaging and tailored medical approach in Exercise-Induced Angina – A Case Report
Unmasking Myocardial Bridging: Multimodal Imaging and tailored medical approach in Exercise-Induced Angina – A Case Report Open
Myocardial bridging (MB) is a congenital coronary anomaly in which a segment of a coronary artery runs intramyocardially. We present the case of a 38-year-old male with myocardial bridging in the mid-left anterior descending artery who dev…
View article: The PREVASC study: Prospective REgistry of Valve disease in Asymptomatic Italian elderly SubjeCts
The PREVASC study: Prospective REgistry of Valve disease in Asymptomatic Italian elderly SubjeCts Open
View article: Outcome Improvement with Last-Generation Devices in Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair: Insights from the Real-World MitraClip Florence Registry
Outcome Improvement with Last-Generation Devices in Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair: Insights from the Real-World MitraClip Florence Registry Open
Background/Objectives: Over the past two decades, MitraClip™ therapy has proven to be an effective and safe treatment for severe mitral regurgitation (MR), with more than 200,000 patients treated globally through continuous advancements in…
View article: CarDiac magnEtic Resonance for prophylactic Implantable cardioVerter defibrillAtor ThErapy in Non-Dilated Left Ventricular Cardiomyopathy: a sub-study from the DERIVATE registry
CarDiac magnEtic Resonance for prophylactic Implantable cardioVerter defibrillAtor ThErapy in Non-Dilated Left Ventricular Cardiomyopathy: a sub-study from the DERIVATE registry Open
Aims Accurate risk stratification for patients with non-dilated left ventricular cardiomyopathy (NDLVC) remains challenging due to lack of dedicated clinical trials. This post hoc analysis aims to delineate the arrhythmic risk and assess t…
View article: Prognostic value of myocardial computed tomography–derived extracellular volume in severe aortic stenosis requiring aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prognostic value of myocardial computed tomography–derived extracellular volume in severe aortic stenosis requiring aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Computed tomography (CT)-derived extracellular volume (ECV) fraction is a non-invasive method to quantify myocardial fibrosis. Evaluating CT-ECV during aortic valve replacement (AVR) planning CT in severe aortic stenosis (AS) may aid progn…
View article: How to perform and evaluate a myocardial perfusion imaging by computed tomography
How to perform and evaluate a myocardial perfusion imaging by computed tomography Open
Stress computed tomography perfusion (CTP) delivers a comprehensive evaluation of both the anatomical and functional aspects in a single examination. It stands out as the only non-invasive technique capable of quantifying coronary stenosis…
View article: Current trends and challenges in the clinical use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance: a survey from the Italian Society of Cardiology
Current trends and challenges in the clinical use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance: a survey from the Italian Society of Cardiology Open
Aims Challenges related to the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) remain a key issue to secure its full clinical impact. This survey aimed to assess the awareness of CMR clinical utility and to collect data on its local usage l…
View article: The PREVASC Study: Prospective REgistry of Valve disease in Asymptomatic Italian elderly SubjeCts
The PREVASC Study: Prospective REgistry of Valve disease in Asymptomatic Italian elderly SubjeCts Open
Aims Valvular heart disease (VHD) is the third most common cause of cardiovascular morbidity, and its incidence and impact on public health is expected to rise substantially. This study explores an unconventional perspective, focusing on e…
View article: The Role of Multimodality Imaging (CT & MR) as a Guide to the Management of Chronic Coronary Syndromes
The Role of Multimodality Imaging (CT & MR) as a Guide to the Management of Chronic Coronary Syndromes Open
Chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) is one of the leading cardiovascular causes of morbidity, mortality, and use of medical resources. After the introduction by international guidelines of the same level of recommendation to non-invasive imagi…
View article: PREVASC: prospective registry of epidemiology of valve disease in asymptomatic italian subjects
PREVASC: prospective registry of epidemiology of valve disease in asymptomatic italian subjects Open
Background Valvular heart disease (VHD) is the third most prevalent cardiovascular disease, undergoing notable transformations in both presentation and management in the last years. The advent of percutaneous and minimally invasive interve…
View article: The Value of a Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography plus Stress Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Strategy for the Evaluation of Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome
The Value of a Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography plus Stress Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Strategy for the Evaluation of Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome Open
Background: Noninvasive imaging methods, either anatomical or functional tests, serve as essential instruments for the appropriate management of patients with established or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). We sought to evaluate th…
View article: CMR Mapping: The 4th-Era Revolution in Cardiac Imaging
CMR Mapping: The 4th-Era Revolution in Cardiac Imaging Open
Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging has witnessed substantial progress with the advent of parametric mapping techniques, most notably T1 and T2 mapping. These advanced techniques provide valuable insights into a wide range of cardiac …
View article: Epicardial and Pericoronary Adipose Tissue, Coronary Inflammation, and Acute Coronary Syndromes
Epicardial and Pericoronary Adipose Tissue, Coronary Inflammation, and Acute Coronary Syndromes Open
Vascular inflammation is recognized as the primary trigger of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, current noninvasive methods are not capable of accurately detecting coronary inflammation. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and pericorona…
View article: Prognostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance - LGE distribution in non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy for prophylactic implantable-cardioverter defibrillator therapy
Prognostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance - LGE distribution in non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy for prophylactic implantable-cardioverter defibrillator therapy Open
Background/Introduction International guidelines recommend implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation when patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NICM) have left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 35% or less…
View article: Epicardial and Pericoronary Adipose Tissue, Coronary Inflammation, and Acute Coronary Syndromes
Epicardial and Pericoronary Adipose Tissue, Coronary Inflammation, and Acute Coronary Syndromes Open
Vascular inflammation is recognized as the primary trigger of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, current noninvasive methods are not capable of accurately detecting coronary inflammation. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and pericorona…
View article: Stress Echocardiography in Italian Echocardiographic Laboratories: A Survey of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging
Stress Echocardiography in Italian Echocardiographic Laboratories: A Survey of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging Open
Background: The Italian Society of Echography and Cardiovascular Imaging (SIECVI) conducted a national survey to understand the volumes of activity, modalities and stressors used during stress echocardiography (SE) in Italy. Methods: We an…
View article: Cardiac magnetic resonance for prophylactic implantable-cardioverter defibrillator therapy international registry: prognostic value of LGE distribution in non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy
Cardiac magnetic resonance for prophylactic implantable-cardioverter defibrillator therapy international registry: prognostic value of LGE distribution in non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): This work was supported by Italian Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy (RC 2017 R659/17-CCM698). Background/Introduction Tissue characterization o…
View article: Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for Prophylactic Implantable-Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for Prophylactic Implantable-Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Open
View article: Computed tomography and nuclear medicine for the assessment of coronary inflammation: clinical applications and perspectives
Computed tomography and nuclear medicine for the assessment of coronary inflammation: clinical applications and perspectives Open
There is increasing evidence that in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) under optimal medical therapy, a persisting dysregulation of the lipid and glucose metabolism, associated with adipose tissue dysfunction and…
View article: AI Cardiac MRI Scar Analysis Aids Prediction of Major Arrhythmic Events in the Multicenter DERIVATE Registry
AI Cardiac MRI Scar Analysis Aids Prediction of Major Arrhythmic Events in the Multicenter DERIVATE Registry Open
Background Scar burden with late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) cardiac MRI (CMR) predicts arrhythmic events in patients with postinfarction in single-center studies. However, LGE analysis requires experienced human observers, is time consum…
View article: Organization and Activity of Italian Echocardiographic Laboratories: A Survey of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging
Organization and Activity of Italian Echocardiographic Laboratories: A Survey of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging Open
Background: The Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging (SIECVI) conducted a national survey to understand better how different echocardiographic modalities are used and accessed in Italy. Methods: We analyzed echoca…
View article: 642 VALUE OF CORONARY CTA TO RULE OUT OBSTRUCTIVE CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IN HIGH-RISK PATIENTS CANDIDATES FOR TAVI
642 VALUE OF CORONARY CTA TO RULE OUT OBSTRUCTIVE CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IN HIGH-RISK PATIENTS CANDIDATES FOR TAVI Open
Background Coronary computer tomography angiography (CTA) is currently considered a reliable method to rule out obstructive coronary artery disease (O-CAD) before valvular heart surgery in patients with low-intermediate pretest probability…
View article: 569 IMPACT OF FRAILTY ON VERY LONG-TERM OUTCOME IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING PERCUTANEOUS TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE IMPLANTATION (TAVI) IN A HIGH-FLOW REFERRAL CENTER: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
569 IMPACT OF FRAILTY ON VERY LONG-TERM OUTCOME IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING PERCUTANEOUS TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE IMPLANTATION (TAVI) IN A HIGH-FLOW REFERRAL CENTER: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY Open
Background Transcatheter strategies for aortic stenosis (AS) are a therapeutic option in older patients not amenable for open heart surgery. Guidelines recommend surgical scores like the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for risk stratifi…
View article: Cardiac magnetic resonance for prophylactic implantable-cardioverter defibrillator therapy international study: prognostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance-derived right ventricular parameters substudy
Cardiac magnetic resonance for prophylactic implantable-cardioverter defibrillator therapy international study: prognostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance-derived right ventricular parameters substudy Open
Aims Right ventricular systolic dysfunction (RVSD) is an important determinant of outcomes in heart failure (HF) cohorts. While the quantitative assessment of RV function is challenging using 2D-echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance…
View article: P83 PERCUTANEOUS INTERVENTION FOR AORTIC COARCTATION IN YOUNG ADULTS: A CASE SERIES
P83 PERCUTANEOUS INTERVENTION FOR AORTIC COARCTATION IN YOUNG ADULTS: A CASE SERIES Open
Introduction Aortic coarctation is one of the most frequent misdiagnosed congenital heart diseases and the most commonly missed foetal congenital heart disease. In adulthood the treatment of this pathology is primarily percutaneous. Case P…
View article: Outcomes of Left Main Revascularization after Percutaneous Intervention or Bypass Surgery
Outcomes of Left Main Revascularization after Percutaneous Intervention or Bypass Surgery Open
Background. This study is aimed at comparing the clinical outcomes of unprotected left main coronary artery disease (ULMCAD) treatment with contemporary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in …
View article: Case Report: Three-Dimensional Printing Model for Surgical Planning of Left Ventricular Aneurysm: Evolution Toward Tailoring Surgery
Case Report: Three-Dimensional Printing Model for Surgical Planning of Left Ventricular Aneurysm: Evolution Toward Tailoring Surgery Open
A 59-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency department for heart failure (HF), New York Heart Association (NYHA) IV, showing an anterior, evolved myocardial infarction (MI) with a wide apical left ventricular aneurysm (LVA), ejection…
View article: Dataset related to the article "CarDiac magnEtic Resonance for prophylactic Implantable-cardioVerter defibrillAtor ThErapy in Non-Ischaemic dilated CardioMyopathy: an international Registry"
Dataset related to the article "CarDiac magnEtic Resonance for prophylactic Implantable-cardioVerter defibrillAtor ThErapy in Non-Ischaemic dilated CardioMyopathy: an international Registry" Open
This record contains raw data related to the article “CarDiac magnEtic Resonance for prophylactic Implantable-cardioVerter defibrillAtor ThErapy in Non-Ischaemic dilated CardioMyopathy: an international Registry” Abstract Aims:
View article: Dataset related to the article "CarDiac magnEtic Resonance for prophylactic Implantable-cardioVerter defibrillAtor ThErapy in Non-Ischaemic dilated CardioMyopathy: an international Registry"
Dataset related to the article "CarDiac magnEtic Resonance for prophylactic Implantable-cardioVerter defibrillAtor ThErapy in Non-Ischaemic dilated CardioMyopathy: an international Registry" Open
This record contains raw data related to the article “CarDiac magnEtic Resonance for prophylactic Implantable-cardioVerter defibrillAtor ThErapy in Non-Ischaemic dilated CardioMyopathy: an international Registry” Abstract Aims: