Interleukin Antagonists: Have We Found the Right One to Block? Are Cardiovascular Effects of Biologic Therapies Similar? [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 12, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Samman Tahhan, A., Sandesara, P. B., Quyyumi, A. A. Tags: Imaging, Atherosclerosis, Vascular Disease Editorial Source Type: research

Excessive Trabeculations and Prognosis: The Plot Thickens [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 12, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Petersen, S. E., Neubauer, S. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Lowering Interleukin-12 Activity Improves Myocardial and Vascular Function Compared With Tumor Necrosis Factor-a Antagonism or Cyclosporine in Psoriasis [Ventricular Structure and Function]
Conclusions— In psoriasis, IL-12/23 inhibition results in a greater improvement of coronary, arterial, and myocardial function than TNF-α inhibition or cyclosporine treatment. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT02144857. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 12, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Ikonomidis, I., Papadavid, E., Makavos, G., Andreadou, I., Varoudi, M., Gravanis, K., Theodoropoulos, K., Pavlidis, G., Triantafyllidi, H., Moutsatsou, P., Panagiotou, C., Parissis, J., Iliodromitis, E., Lekakis, J., Rigopoulos, D. Tags: Inflammatory Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Vascular Disease Ventricular Structure and Function Source Type: research

Prevalence and Prognostic Significance of Left Ventricular Noncompaction in Patients Referred for Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging [Magnetic Resonance Imaging]
Conclusions— Current criteria for the diagnosis of LVNC leads to highly variable disease prevalence in patients referred for cardiac magnetic resonance. The diagnosis of LVNC, by any current criteria, was not associated with adverse clinical events on nearly 7 years of follow-up. Limited conclusions can be made for Captur criteria due to low observed prevalence. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 12, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Ivanov, A., Dabiesingh, D. S., Bhumireddy, G. P., Mohamed, A., Asfour, A., Briggs, W. M., Ho, J., Khan, S. A., Grossman, A., Klem, I., Sacchi, T. J., Heitner, J. F. Tags: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mortality/Survival Source Type: research

Plaque Progression: Slow Linear or Rapid Stepwise? [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 11, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Jang, I.-K. Tags: Vascular Biology, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Atherosclerosis Editorial Source Type: research

Letter by Saito Regarding Article, "Visual and Quantitative Assessment of Coronary Stenoses at Angiography Versus Fractional Flow Reserve: The Impact of Risk Factors" [Correspondence]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 11, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Saito, N. Tags: Angiography, Diagnostic Testing Correspondence Source Type: research

Response by Durante and Camici to Letter Regarding Article, "Identification of High-Risk Patients After ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Comparison Between Angiographic and Magnetic Resonance Parameters" [Correspondence]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 11, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Durante, A., Camici, P. G. Tags: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Correspondence Source Type: research

Letter by Mewton and Croisille Regarding Article, "Identification of High-Risk Patients After ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Comparison Between Angiographic and Magnetic Resonance Parameters" [Correspondence]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 11, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Mewton, N., Croisille, P. Tags: Myocardial Infarction, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Prognosis Correspondence Source Type: research

Serial 3-Vessel Optical Coherence Tomography and Intravascular Ultrasound Analysis of Changing Morphologies Associated With Lesion Progression in Patients With Stable Angina Pectoris [Coronary Artery Disease]
Conclusions— Lesion progression was categorized to distinct OCT morphologies that were related to changes in plaque mass or vessel remodeling. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 11, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Yamamoto, M. H., Yamashita, K., Matsumura, M., Fujino, A., Ishida, M., Ebara, S., Okabe, T., Saito, S., Hoshimoto, K., Amemiya, K., Yakushiji, T., Isomura, N., Araki, H., Obara, C., McAndrew, T., Ochiai, M., Mintz, G. S., Maehara, A. Tags: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research

Another Step in the Right Direction: Resynchronizing the Dyssynchronous Right Ventricle Improves Its Efficiency and Function [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 6, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Friedberg, M. K. Tags: Congenital Heart Disease, Pacemaker Editorial Source Type: research

Pulmonary Right Ventricular Resynchronization in Congenital Heart Disease: Acute Improvement in Right Ventricular Mechanics and Contraction Efficiency [Congenital Heart Disease]
Conclusions— In patients with congenital heart disease and right bundle branch block, RV cardiac resynchronization therapy carried multiple positive effects on RV mechanics, synchrony, and contraction efficiency. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 6, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Janoušek, J., Kovanda, J., Ložek, M., Tomek, V., Vojtovič, P., Gebauer, R., Kubuš, P., Krejčiř, M., Lumens, J., Delhaas, T., Prinzen, F. Tags: Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Source Type: research

Bicuspid Aortic Valve: What to Image in Patients Considered for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement? [How to Use Imaging]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - September 6, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Kong, W. K. F., Delgado, V., Bax, J. J. Tags: Valvular Heart Disease, Computerized Tomography (CT), Echocardiography, Aortic Valve Replacement/Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation How to Use Imaging Source Type: research

A Novel Index of Remodeling in Hypertensive Heart Disease [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - August 27, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Aurigemma, G. P., Salerno, M. Tags: Hypertension, Imaging Editorial Source Type: research

Novel Index of Maladaptive Myocardial Remodeling in Hypertension [Magnetic Resonance Imaging]
Conclusions— We suggest that RI provides an approach for stratifying hypertensive patients and is suitable for testing in other disease cohorts to assess its clinical utility. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT02670031. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - August 27, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Goh, V. J., Le, T.-T., Bryant, J., Wong, J. I., Su, B., Lee, C.-H., Pua, C. J., Sim, C. P. Y., Ang, B., Aw, T. C., Cook, S. A., Chin, C. W. L. Tags: Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Source Type: research

Unraveling the Scar With Cardiac Magnetic Resonance [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - August 24, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Berruezo, A., Ortiz-Perez, J. T. Tags: Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Sudden Cardiac Death, Ventricular Fibrillation, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Editorial Source Type: research