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View article: Imaging of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Leads With Photon-Counting Detector Computed Tomography
Imaging of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Leads With Photon-Counting Detector Computed Tomography Open
Objectives: Computed tomography (CT) imaging of cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) leads is currently hampered by large metal artifacts. Recently, photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CT) has been clinically introduced, offeri…
View article: Flow patterns in ascending aortic aneurysms: Determining the role of hypertension using phase contrast magnetic resonance and computational fluid dynamics
Flow patterns in ascending aortic aneurysms: Determining the role of hypertension using phase contrast magnetic resonance and computational fluid dynamics Open
Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a local dilation of the thoracic aorta. Although universally used, aneurysm diameter alone is a poor predictor of major complications such as rupture. There is a need for better biomarkers for risk assessm…
View article: The Maastricht Acquisition Platform for Studying Mechanisms of Cell–Matrix Crosstalk (MAPEX): An Interdisciplinary and Systems Approach towards Understanding Thoracic Aortic Disease
The Maastricht Acquisition Platform for Studying Mechanisms of Cell–Matrix Crosstalk (MAPEX): An Interdisciplinary and Systems Approach towards Understanding Thoracic Aortic Disease Open
Current management guidelines for ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms (aTAA) recommend intervention once ascending or sinus diameter reaches 5–5.5 cm or shows a growth rate of >0.5 cm/year estimated from echo/CT/MRI. However, many aTAA dis…
View article: Biomechanical Characterisation of Thoracic Ascending Aorta with Preserved Pre-Stresses
Biomechanical Characterisation of Thoracic Ascending Aorta with Preserved Pre-Stresses Open
Mechanical properties of an aneurysmatic thoracic aorta are potential markers of future growth and remodelling and can help to estimate the risk of rupture. Aortic geometries obtained from routine medical imaging do not display wall stress…
View article: A clinician’s guide to understanding aortic 4D flow MRI
A clinician’s guide to understanding aortic 4D flow MRI Open
Four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging is an emerging technique which may play a role in diagnosis and risk-stratification of aortic disease. Some knowledge of flow dynamics and related parameters is necessary to understand and a…
View article: Evaluating a Phase‐Specific Approach to Aortic Flow: A <scp>4D</scp> Flow <scp>MRI</scp> Study
Evaluating a Phase‐Specific Approach to Aortic Flow: A <span>4D</span> Flow <span>MRI</span> Study Open
Background Aortic flow parameters can be quantified using 4D flow MRI. However, data are sparse on how different methods of analysis influence these parameters and how these parameters evolve during systole. Purpose To assess multiphase se…
View article: Biomechanical characterisation of thoracic ascending aorta with preserved pre-stresses
Biomechanical characterisation of thoracic ascending aorta with preserved pre-stresses Open
Mechanical properties of an aneurysmatic thoracic aorta are potential markers of future growth and remodeling and can help to estimate risk of rupture. Aortic geometries obtained from routine medical imaging do not display wall stress dist…
View article: 4D Flow MRI in Ascending Aortic Aneurysms: Reproducibility of Hemodynamic Parameters
4D Flow MRI in Ascending Aortic Aneurysms: Reproducibility of Hemodynamic Parameters Open
(1) Background: Aorta hemodynamics have been associated with aortic remodeling, but the reproducibility of its assessment has been evaluated marginally in patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA). The current study evaluated intra- and…
View article: Imaging surveillance for complications after primary surgery for type A aortic dissection
Imaging surveillance for complications after primary surgery for type A aortic dissection Open
Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a life-threatening condition that requires emergency surgery to avert fatal outcome. Conventional surgical procedures comprise excision of the entry tear and replacement of the proximal aorta with …
View article: Improving diagnosis and risk stratification across the ejection fraction spectrum: the Maastricht Cardiomyopathy registry
Improving diagnosis and risk stratification across the ejection fraction spectrum: the Maastricht Cardiomyopathy registry Open
Aims Heart failure (HF) represents a clinical syndrome resulting from different aetiologies and degrees of heart diseases. Among these, a key role is played by primary heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathies), which are the combination of m…
View article: Long-Term Adherence to Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
Long-Term Adherence to Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Long-term treatment with direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) is required for the majority of patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) to prevent ischemic stroke and systemic embolism. Adherence to therapy may impact cli…
View article: Role of pre-operative transthoracic echocardiography in predicting post-operative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis
Role of pre-operative transthoracic echocardiography in predicting post-operative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis Open
Aims This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the role of pre-operative transthoracic echocardiography in predicting post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery. Methods and results Electronic databases…
View article: Characterization of Ascending Aortic Flow in Patients With Degenerative Aneurysms
Characterization of Ascending Aortic Flow in Patients With Degenerative Aneurysms Open
Objectives Degenerative thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) patients are known to be at risk of life-threatening acute aortic events. Guidelines recommend preemptive surgery at diameters of greater than 55 mm, although many patients with small …
View article: Effect of a dedicated mitral heart team compared to a general heart team on survival: a retrospective, comparative, non-randomized interventional cohort study based on prospectively registered data
Effect of a dedicated mitral heart team compared to a general heart team on survival: a retrospective, comparative, non-randomized interventional cohort study based on prospectively registered data Open
OBJECTIVES Although in both the US and European guidelines the ‘heart team approach’ is a class I recommendation, supporting evidence is still lacking. Therefore, we sought to provide comparative survival data of patients with mitral valve…
View article: P.08 Biomechanical Characterization of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms in Humans: A Continuum Approach to in vivo Deformations
P.08 Biomechanical Characterization of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms in Humans: A Continuum Approach to in vivo Deformations Open
Background Dysfunctional cellular mechanosensing appears central to aneurysm formation [1]. We aimed to derive material parameters of aneurysm tissue from in vivo deformations, which may increase insight into the underlying structural inte…
View article: How to Measure the Aorta Using MRI: A Practical Guide
How to Measure the Aorta Using MRI: A Practical Guide Open
AORTIC DIMENSIONS ARE IMPORTANT in the risk assessment of aortic pathology, aneurysms, dissection, and rupture. However, there is much debate on how, when, and where to measure the aorta. The main imaging techniques used to measure the aor…
View article: Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of maximal aortic diameter, length and volume for prediction of aortic dissection
Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of maximal aortic diameter, length and volume for prediction of aortic dissection Open
Objective Management of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) comprises regular diameter follow-up until the indication criterion for prophylactic surgery is reached. However, this approach is unable to predict the majority of acute type A aort…