Cardiac magnetic resonance
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: What are the radiation exposure levels associated with cardiac PET scans compared to other cardiac imaging modalities?
What are the radiation exposure levels associated with cardiac PET scans compared to other cardiac imaging modalities? Open
Cardiac PET imaging generally results in lower or comparable radiation exposure compared to SPECT and is typically lower than CT angiography, while modalities like echocardiography and MRI do not involve ionizing radiation.
View article: Integrating deep learning in cardiology: a comprehensive review of atrial fibrillation, left atrial scar segmentation, and the frontiers of state-of-the-art techniques
Integrating deep learning in cardiology: a comprehensive review of atrial fibrillation, left atrial scar segmentation, and the frontiers of state-of-the-art techniques Open
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the prominent cardiac arrhythmia in the world. It affects mostly the elderly population, with potential consequences such as stroke and heart failure in the absence of necessary treatments as soon as possible.…
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: Ultrafast non-ECG-gated cardiac spectral CT scanning for myocardial late iodine enhancement assessment: a feasibility study
Ultrafast non-ECG-gated cardiac spectral CT scanning for myocardial late iodine enhancement assessment: a feasibility study Open
Ultrafast non-ECG-gated cardiac Spectral CT provides high-quality images for evaluating LIE, 76% reduction of radiation dose, 50% increase in signal-to-noise ratio, and 91% reduction of acquisition time. ECV measurements demonstrate high i…
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: What are the radiation exposure levels associated with cardiac PET scans compared to other cardiac imaging modalities?
What are the radiation exposure levels associated with cardiac PET scans compared to other cardiac imaging modalities? Open
Cardiac PET imaging generally results in lower or comparable radiation exposure compared to SPECT and is typically lower than CT angiography, while modalities like echocardiography and MRI do not involve ionizing radiation.
View article: Predictivity of right ventricular outflow tract velocity-time integral in detection of the size of secundum atrial septal defect in children
Predictivity of right ventricular outflow tract velocity-time integral in detection of the size of secundum atrial septal defect in children Open
Background: Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common congenital heart defect in children, with secundum ASD being the most frequent type. Unrepaired defects can cause right ventricular overload and pulmonary hypertension. While Qp:Qs ratio r…
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: EVALUATION OF CARDIO-RESPIRATORY-GATING FOR PROTON CARDIAC ABLATION: A LARGE-ANIMAL STUDY.
EVALUATION OF CARDIO-RESPIRATORY-GATING FOR PROTON CARDIAC ABLATION: A LARGE-ANIMAL STUDY. Open
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: Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: Contemporary Insights into Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Complexity, and Evolving Therapeutic Perspectives
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: Contemporary Insights into Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Complexity, and Evolving Therapeutic Perspectives Open
Restrictive cardiomyopathy represents one of the most challenging phenotypes within the spectrum of myocardial diseases, distinguished by impaired ventricular filling due to increased myocardial stiffness while preserving near-normal systo…
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: Administration of Single or Repeated Doses of CDCs in a Swine Model of Reperfused Myocardial Infarction: Magnetic Resonance and Proteomics Evaluation
Administration of Single or Repeated Doses of CDCs in a Swine Model of Reperfused Myocardial Infarction: Magnetic Resonance and Proteomics Evaluation Open
Some studies report better outcomes in cell therapy for myocardial infarction (MI) with repeated administrations. We aimed to elucidate the potential differences in terms of cardiac function and protein expression after one or three doses …
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: The Protein Disrupted in Schizophrenia 1 (DISC1) as a Novel Biomarker for Cardiac Disease.
The Protein Disrupted in Schizophrenia 1 (DISC1) as a Novel Biomarker for Cardiac Disease. Open
Brief Summary To study the association between DISC1 RNA expression levels and cardiac function in patients with schizophrenia. Detailed Description Potential participants interested in the study will be screened for eligibility. Those who…
View article: A scoping review of photon-counting detector computed tomography in cardiovascular imaging
A scoping review of photon-counting detector computed tomography in cardiovascular imaging Open
Photon-counting detector computed tomography (PCD-CT) employs direct-conversion detectors that record the arrival and energy of individual photons, enabling high-resolution, multi-energy cardiovascular imaging. We searched MEDLINE, Embase,…
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: Post-myocardial infarction pericarditis: insight from a cardiovascular magnetic resonance study
Post-myocardial infarction pericarditis: insight from a cardiovascular magnetic resonance study Open