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Letter by Zakeri and Redfield Regarding Article, "Influence of Left Atrial Function on Exercise Capacity and Left Ventricular Function in Patients With Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction" [Correspondence]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - August 8, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Zakeri, R., Redfield, M. M. Tags: Animal Models of Human Disease, Heart Failure, Remodeling Correspondence Source Type: research

Prognostic Significance of Nonobstructive Left Main Coronary Artery Disease in Women Versus Men: Long-Term Outcomes From the CONFIRM (Coronary CT Angiography Evaluation For Clinical Outcomes: An International Multicenter) Registry [Outcomes Research]
Conclusion— Nonobstructive LM CAD was frequently detected on coronary computed tomographic angiography and strongly associated with adverse events among women. Recognizing the sex-specific prognostic significance of nonobstructive LM plaque may augment risk stratification efforts. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - August 8, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Xie, J. X., Eshtehardi, P., Varghese, T., Goyal, A., Mehta, P. K., Kang, W., Leipsic, J., o Hartaigh, B., Bairey Merz, C. N., Berman, D. S., Gransar, H., Budoff, M. J., Achenbach, S., Callister, T. Q., Marques, H., Rubinshtein, R., Al-Mallah, M. H., Andre Tags: Computerized Tomography (CT), Mortality/Survival Outcomes Research Source Type: research

Association Between Echocardiography Laboratory Accreditation and the Quality of Imaging and Reporting for Valvular Heart Disease [Valvular Heart Disease]
Conclusions— Accredited echocardiographic laboratories had more complete reporting and better image quality, while echocardiographic quantification and color Doppler image quality were associated with improved concordance in grading valvular heart disease. Future quality improvement initiatives should highlight the importance of high-quality color Doppler imaging and echocardiographic quantification to improve the accuracy, reproducibility, and quality of echocardiographic studies for valvular heart disease. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - August 8, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Thaden, J. J., Tsang, M. Y., Ayoub, C., Padang, R., Nkomo, V. T., Tucker, S. F., Cassidy, C. S., Bremer, M., Kane, G. C., Pellikka, P. A. Tags: Valvular Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Quality and Outcomes Source Type: research

Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Relaxometry Predicts Regional Functional Outcome After Experimental Myocardial Infarction [Outcomes Research]
Conclusions— The present T1 mapping approach permits accurate characterization of local tissue injury and holds the potential for sensitive and graduated prognosis of the functional outcome after MI without gadolinium-based contrast agents. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - August 8, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Haberkorn, S. M., Jacoby, C., Ding, Z., Keul, P., Bonner, F., Polzin, A., Levkau, B., Schrader, J., Kelm, M., Flogel, U. Tags: Animal Models of Human Disease, Translational Studies, Myocardial Infarction, Remodeling, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Outcomes Research Source Type: research

Vigilance in Mitral Regurgitation: Variation and the Way Forward [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - August 3, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Samad, Z., Douglas, P. S. Tags: Echocardiography, Quality and Outcomes Editorial Source Type: research

Variation in the Echocardiographic Surveillance of Primary Mitral Regurgitation [Valvular Heart Disease]
Conclusions— We conclude that there is substantial variation in follow-up intervals for TTE assessment of mitral regurgitation, despite risk-adjustment for patient variables, likely because of provider factors. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - August 3, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Tanguturi, V. K., Hidrue, M. K., Picard, M. H., Atlas, S. J., Weilburg, J. B., Ferris, T. G., Armstrong, K., Wasfy, J. H. Tags: Valvular Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Imaging, Health Services, Quality and Outcomes Source Type: research

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Myocardial Strain After Acute ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review [Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging]
The purpose of this systematic review is to provide a clinically relevant, disease-based perspective on myocardial strain imaging in patients with acute myocardial infarction or stable ischemic heart disease. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging uniquely integrates myocardial function with pathology. Therefore, this review focuses on strain imaging with cardiac magnetic resonance. We have specifically considered the relationships between left ventricular (LV) strain, infarct pathologies, and their associations with prognosis. A comprehensive literature review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Publicatio...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 21, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Mangion, K., McComb, C., Auger, D. A., Epstein, F. H., Berry, C. Tags: Echocardiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Acute Coronary Syndromes Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging Source Type: research

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Using Left Ventricular Longitudinal Myocardial Deformation by Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography to Assess Patients After an Acute Myocardial Infarction [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 12, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Badano, L. P., Muraru, D. Tags: Echocardiography Editorial Source Type: research

Blood Pressure, Arterial Load, and Survival After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Reducing the Gradient Is Only Part of the Picture [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 12, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: OGara, P. T. Tags: Imaging Editorial Source Type: research

Blood Pressure and Arterial Load After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis [Valvular Heart Disease]
Conclusions— Even after relief of valve obstruction in patients with aortic stenosis, there is an independent association between post-TAVR blood pressure, systemic arterial load, and mortality. Blood pressure goals in patients with a history of aortic stenosis may need to be redefined. Increased pulsatile arterial load, rather than blood pressure, may be a target for adjunctive medical therapy to improve outcomes after TAVR. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00530894 (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 12, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Lindman, B. R., Otto, C. M., Douglas, P. S., Hahn, R. T., Elmariah, S., Weissman, N. J., Stewart, W. J., Ayele, G. M., Zhang, F., Zajarias, A., Maniar, H. S., Jilaihawi, H., Blackstone, E., Chinnakondepalli, K. M., Tuzcu, E. M., Leon, M. B., Pibarot, P. Tags: Hemodynamics, Valvular Heart Disease, Hypertension, Ultrasound, Aortic Valve Replacement/Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Source Type: research

Relationship Between Myocardial Function, Body Mass Index, and Outcome After ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction [Ventricular Structure and Function]
Conclusions— Obese patients demonstrate greater adverse LV remodeling and more impaired LV deformation after STEMI compared with those with normal BMI, amid similar infarct characteristics. Normal weight patients continue to demonstrate the worst survival, suggesting that the potential nonadverse effect of higher BMI in this population is independent of LV function. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 12, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Joyce, E., Hoogslag, G. E., Kamperidis, V., Debonnaire, P., Katsanos, S., Mertens, B., Marsan, N. A., Bax, J. J., Delgado, V. Tags: Obesity, Myocardial Infarction, Remodeling, Echocardiography Ventricular Structure and Function Source Type: research

How to Image Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy [How to Use Imaging]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 12, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Maron, M. S., Rowin, E. J., Maron, B. J. Tags: Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophy, Echocardiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Prognosis How to Use Imaging Source Type: research

Clues to Discordance and Dissimilarity Between Coronary Stenosis and Lesion-Specific Ischemia [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 7, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Shaw, L. J., Min, J. K. Tags: Imaging Editorial Source Type: research

How Should We Interpret the Decrease in Annual Volume of Stress Imaging Tests for Evaluation of Suspected or Known Coronary Artery Disease With Fewer High-Risk Test Results? [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 7, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Beller, G. A. Tags: Imaging, Nuclear Cardiology and PET Editorial Source Type: research

Visual and Quantitative Assessment of Coronary Stenoses at Angiography Versus Fractional Flow Reserve: The Impact of Risk Factors [Coronary Artery Disease]
Conclusions— Overall, DSVE has a better diagnostic accuracy than DSQCA to predict the functional significance of coronary stenosis. The predictive accuracy of angiography is moderate in patients with ≤1 RFs, but weakens as RFs accumulate, especially in diabetics. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 7, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Adjedj, J., Xaplanteris, P., Toth, G., Ferrara, A., Pellicano, M., Ciccarelli, G., Flore, V., Barbato, E., De Bruyne, B. Tags: Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research