Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
View article: Post-valvular energy exchange in bicuspid aortic valve with regurgitation and stenosis and its association with left ventricular workload: a 4D flow magnetic resonance imaging cross-sectional study
Post-valvular energy exchange in bicuspid aortic valve with regurgitation and stenosis and its association with left ventricular workload: a 4D flow magnetic resonance imaging cross-sectional study Open
View article: The association between myocardial texture characteristics on cardiac magnetic resonance and the development of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with acute myocardial injury
The association between myocardial texture characteristics on cardiac magnetic resonance and the development of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with acute myocardial injury Open
Introduction. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is the gold standard for assessing myocardial remodeling after myocardial infarction. Particular attention is paid to myocardial tissue characteristics assessed using late gadolinium enhanceme…
View article: Multimodal Cardiac Imaging of Immune‐Mediated Complications Post Heart Transplantation: A Contemporary Review
Multimodal Cardiac Imaging of Immune‐Mediated Complications Post Heart Transplantation: A Contemporary Review Open
Heart transplantation significantly enhances survival and quality of life for patients with end‐stage heart failure. Despite advances in surgical and postoperative care, immune‐mediated complications, acute graft rejection and cardiac allo…
View article: Altitude‐Related Differences in Biventricular Remodeling and the Clinical Profile of Pulmonary Hypertension: An Exploratory Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study
Altitude‐Related Differences in Biventricular Remodeling and the Clinical Profile of Pulmonary Hypertension: An Exploratory Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study Open
Background Residence at high altitudes (HAs) may increase cardiovascular risk due to hypobaric hypoxia, but its synergy with pulmonary hypertension cause is unclear. This study compared clinical profile and biventricular remodeling in pati…
View article: Noninvasive Assessment of Right Ventricular‐Pulmonary Arterial Coupling in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Noninvasive Assessment of Right Ventricular‐Pulmonary Arterial Coupling in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot by Magnetic Resonance Imaging Open
Background Right ventricular (RV) to pulmonary arterial coupling (RVPAc) quantifies RV contractility in relation to its afterload but traditionally requires high‐fidelity catheter derived pressure‐volume loops. We sought to evaluate a noni…
View article: Impact of Comprehensive Metabolic Optimization on Myocardial steatosis and Cardiac Remodeling in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a longitudinal study
Impact of Comprehensive Metabolic Optimization on Myocardial steatosis and Cardiac Remodeling in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a longitudinal study Open
Background Cardiac remodeling is common in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and may be influenced by both glycemic and metabolic factors. On the other hand, myocardial steatosis, a hallmark of diabetic cardiomyopathy, has been incons…
View article: The Silent Surprise
The Silent Surprise Open
Introduction Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is an eosinophil-rich small-vessel vasculitis that typically manifests with sinopulmonary disease, with a subset of patients presenting with other manifestations, e.g., neur…
View article: Cardiac involvement in patients with anti-MDA5 Ab+ dermatomyositis: a cross-sectional study with cardiac magnetic resonance
Cardiac involvement in patients with anti-MDA5 Ab+ dermatomyositis: a cross-sectional study with cardiac magnetic resonance Open
View article: Takotsubo syndrome with apical thrombosis associated with hyperthyroidism crisis: a case report from high-altitude Tibet
Takotsubo syndrome with apical thrombosis associated with hyperthyroidism crisis: a case report from high-altitude Tibet Open
Background Catecholamine surge is considered the primary trigger of Takotsubo syndrome(TTS), but its pathophysiological mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Cases of TTS with intracardiac thrombus induced by thyrotoxicosis in the set…
View article: Challenges of Classifying Stage B Heart Failure in a High-Risk Population
Challenges of Classifying Stage B Heart Failure in a High-Risk Population Open
Background Stage B heart failure (SBHF) increases the risk of symptomatic HF. Current guideline criteria for SBHF lack sex and ethnic thresholding and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging cut-offs. We aimed to assess the prevalence of …
View article: The differentiation between primary aldosteronism and essential hypertension in left ventricular remodeling before and after treatment: a follow-up study with quantitative stress cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
The differentiation between primary aldosteronism and essential hypertension in left ventricular remodeling before and after treatment: a follow-up study with quantitative stress cardiac magnetic resonance imaging Open
View article: Early cardiac involvement in patients with hyperthyroidism identified by multiparametric cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging
Early cardiac involvement in patients with hyperthyroidism identified by multiparametric cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging Open
Background: Hyperthyroidism is reportedly associated with increased cardiovascular risk and heart failure. However, a definite association between hyperthyroidism and cardiomyopathy has not been reported. This study aimed to analyze altera…
View article: Sudden Cardiac Arrest in a 47-Year-Old Female with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy and Anomalous Papillary Muscle Insertion: A Case Report with Advanced Multimodal Imaging, Pathophysiological Insights, and Evidence-Based Surgical Management
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in a 47-Year-Old Female with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy and Anomalous Papillary Muscle Insertion: A Case Report with Advanced Multimodal Imaging, Pathophysiological Insights, and Evidence-Based Surgical Management Open
Background Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) with anomalous papillary muscle insertion (APMI) is a rare morphological variant that can cause fixed subvalvular obstruction and malignant arrhythmias. Diagnostic assessment become…
View article: An unusual cause of unstable angina: endomyocardial fibrosis
An unusual cause of unstable angina: endomyocardial fibrosis Open
Although rare globally, endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is the leading cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy in some tropical countries. However, its aetiology and pathogenesis remain unclear. Epidemiology data are limited but the highest prev…
View article: Beyond the Usual Suspects: Unmasking ALCAPA in Pediatric Cardiomyopathy – Case Report
Beyond the Usual Suspects: Unmasking ALCAPA in Pediatric Cardiomyopathy – Case Report Open
Introduction: Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare but potentially lethal congenital heart disease. Delayed diagnosis can result in irreversible myocardial dysfunction. Although the clas…
View article: Characterization of Infarct Size and Remodeling Using CMR and PET in Mice Models of Reperfused and Non-Reperfused Myocardial Infarction
Characterization of Infarct Size and Remodeling Using CMR and PET in Mice Models of Reperfused and Non-Reperfused Myocardial Infarction Open
Background/Objectives: Unlike post-mortem histopathology, cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) and positron emission tomography (PET) enable longitudinal assessment of structural, functional, and metabolic alterations in preclinical myo…
View article: Impaired diastolic filling and adverse event risks in patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction: insights from four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging
Impaired diastolic filling and adverse event risks in patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction: insights from four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging Open
View article: Cardiac magnetic resonance research advances in myocardial fibrosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Cardiac magnetic resonance research advances in myocardial fibrosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Open
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common inherited myocardial disorder characterized by left ventricular wall thickening, cardiomyocyte disarray, and varying degrees of interstitial and replacement fibrosis. Myocardial fibrosis plays …
View article: Recurrent Cardiac Lymphoma: Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance as a Diagnostic Key
Recurrent Cardiac Lymphoma: Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance as a Diagnostic Key Open
An 81-year-old woman with a history of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma was evaluated for suspected cardiac tumour recurrence. One year earlier, imaging during an admission for heart failure had identified a right atrial mass, confirmed by bi…
View article: Integrative observational and genetic evidence from the UK Biobank supports carotid intima-media thickness as a window into cardiac remodeling
Integrative observational and genetic evidence from the UK Biobank supports carotid intima-media thickness as a window into cardiac remodeling Open
Objective Carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) is a non-invasive marker of subclinical atherosclerosis and has been linked to future cardiovascular events. However, its relationship with early cardiac structural and functional remodeling …
View article: The Contribution of Adolescent CVD Risk Factors to Vascular Stiffness and Cardiac Remodeling in Young Adults
The Contribution of Adolescent CVD Risk Factors to Vascular Stiffness and Cardiac Remodeling in Young Adults Open
Aims Early identification of abnormalities in vascular and cardiac structure offers an opportunity for intervention to reduce future cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study examined factors contributing to increased CVD risk from adolesce…
View article: Investigating Pericarditis Diagnosis in a Tertiary Pericardial Center
Investigating Pericarditis Diagnosis in a Tertiary Pericardial Center Open
Thirty-five percent of patients referred to the pericardial center are misdiagnosed with pericarditis. Inflammatory markers and late gadolinium enhancement on magnetic resonance imaging can help refine the diagnosis. COVID-19 infection is …
View article: Long-Term Myocardial Involvement and Outcome in the Post-COVID-19 Condition
Long-Term Myocardial Involvement and Outcome in the Post-COVID-19 Condition Open
After SARS-CoV-2 infection, a subset of patients experience persistent cardiac symptoms, yet data on long-term cardiac involvement and clinical outcomes in the post-COVID-19 condition remain limited. This study aimed to investigate myocard…
View article: Left anterior descending artery stenosis coexisting with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: Innocent bystander or underlying culprit?
Left anterior descending artery stenosis coexisting with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: Innocent bystander or underlying culprit? Open
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TTC) is an acute heart disease, characterized by transient regional systolic dysfunction of the left ventricular typically affecting the apical segments. Initially thought to occur in the absence of significant co…
View article: Wild-type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis in a 56-year-old patient: A case report
Wild-type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis in a 56-year-old patient: A case report Open
Transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis is a progressive disease that can present as isolated cardiac involvement or as a combination with systemic manifestations, including polyneuropathy, gastrointestinal tract disorders, and ophthalmopathy. Th…
View article: Arrhythmogenic mitral valve prolapse and mitral annular disjunction: a literature review and case-based perspective
Arrhythmogenic mitral valve prolapse and mitral annular disjunction: a literature review and case-based perspective Open
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is among the most frequently diagnosed valvular heart diseases, with the majority of patients being asymptomatic. However, MVP may also present with ventricular arrhythmias (VA) or sudden cardiac death (SCD). Th…
View article: Accelerated stress CMR for the detection of significant coronary artery disease: a prospective randomized diagnostic accuracy study
Accelerated stress CMR for the detection of significant coronary artery disease: a prospective randomized diagnostic accuracy study Open
Aims In patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), the role of adenosine-stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is well established. However, to meet increasing demand, improving its time efficiency and cost-effectivene…
View article: Beyond ejection fraction: cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in anthracycline cardiotoxicity
Beyond ejection fraction: cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in anthracycline cardiotoxicity Open
View article: Multimodality cardiac imaging and management of infective endocarditis: a review
Multimodality cardiac imaging and management of infective endocarditis: a review Open
Infective endocarditis (IE) remains a challenging diagnosis, particularly in patients with prosthetic valves, cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), or nonspecific presentations. With rising rates of healthcare-associated and devi…
View article: Persistent Shift in Principal Strain Angles and Postsurgical Decline in Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Patients With Primary Mitral Regurgitation
Persistent Shift in Principal Strain Angles and Postsurgical Decline in Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Patients With Primary Mitral Regurgitation Open
Background The double helical direction of myocardial fibers allows for left ventricular (LV) twist. This led to the hypothesis that principal strain angles determine LV functional recovery after mitral valve repair in patients with primar…