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Comparison of Cardiac Computed Tomography With Transesophageal Echocardiography for Identifying Vegetation and Intracardiac Complications in Patients With Infective Endocarditis in the Era of 3-Dimensional Images [Valvular Heart Disease]
Conclusions— Cardiac CT shows a comparable diagnostic performance with TEE for large vegetation and several IE-related complications. TEE is better for detecting small vegetation, valve perforation, and intracardiac fistula, whereas CT is more useful for detecting perivalvular abscess and coronary artery disease. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - March 19, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Kim, I.-C., Chang, S., Hong, G.-R., Lee, S. H., Lee, S., Ha, J.-W., Chang, B.-C., Kim, Y. J., Shim, C. Y. Tags: Computerized Tomography (CT), Echocardiography Valvular Heart Disease Source Type: research

Longitudinal Assessment of the Doppler-Estimated Maximum Gradient in Patients With Congenital Valvar Aortic Stenosis Pre- and Post-Balloon Valvuloplasty [Congenital Heart Disease]
Conclusions— There is a statistically significant increase in the DEMG over time in patients with aortic stenosis. After balloon dilation, the DEMG rate of change is reduced compared with that pre-dilation. Given the effect of body surface area on DEMG progression, more frequent observation should be made during periods of rapid somatic growth. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - March 19, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Kuebler, J. D., Shivapour, J., Yaroglu Kazanci, S., Gauvreau, K., Colan, S. D., McElhinney, D. B., Brown, D. W. Tags: Congenital Heart Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Echocardiography Source Type: research

The Forgotten Ventricle?: The Left Ventricle in Right-Sided Congenital Heart Disease [Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging]
The right ventricle has frequently been described as the forgotten ventricle in the circulation. However, its importance both in acquired and congenital heart disease is now unquestioned. This recognition has led to improved risk stratification and development of algorithms for intervention, which incorporate measurements of right ventricular function as key components of the assessment of many conditions. Indeed, such has been the emphasis on characterizing right ventricular dysfunction; the contribution of left ventricular dysfunction to the outcomes of diseases traditionally thought of as right sided has perhaps been un...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - March 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Tretter, J. T., Redington, A. N. Tags: Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Failure Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging Source Type: research

Essential Modifiers of Double Outlet Right Ventricle: Revisit With Endocardial Surface Images and 3-Dimensional Print Models [Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging]
Hearts with double outlet right ventricle are a heterogeneous group of malformations in which a comprehensive diagnostic approach is required for tailored surgical management. This pictorial essay revisits essential modifiers of clinical and surgical importance in management of the patients with double outlet right ventricle using 3-dimensional volume-rendered endocardial surface images and 3-dimensional print models. Special emphasis is paid to the infundibular morphology, including the size and orientation of the outlet septum, relative to the margin of the ventricular septal defect, and the extent of the muscular infund...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - March 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Yim, D., Dragulescu, A., Ide, H., Seed, M., Grosse-Wortmann, L., van Arsdell, G., Yoo, S.-J. Tags: Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging Source Type: research

Clip, Slip, and Grip: Impact on Left Atrial Strain [Editorial]
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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - March 13, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Zhang, L., Taub, C. C. Tags: Echocardiography, Catheter-Based Coronary and Valvular Interventions Editorial Source Type: research

Impact of the MitraClip Procedure on Left Atrial Strain and Strain Rate [Valvular Heart Disease]
Conclusions— Changes seen in LA seem to depend on baseline LA and LV function. Changes in LA after MR reduction may reflect a decrease in LA expansion but may also be influenced by the degree of pre-existing LA dysfunction. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00209274. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - March 13, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Gucuk Ipek, E., Singh, S., Viloria, E., Feldman, T., Grayburn, P., Foster, E., Qasim, A. Tags: Valvular Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Imaging Source Type: research

Prevalent Cardiovascular Disease Events and T1 Mapping Defined Hepatic Fibrosis [Editorial]
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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - March 9, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Long, M. T., Benjamin, E. J. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiovascular Disease, Epidemiology, Heart Failure Editorial Source Type: research

Association of Liver Fibrosis With Cardiovascular Diseases in the General Population: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) [Magnetic Resonance Imaging]
Conclusions— Liver fibrosis by T1-mapping magnetic resonance imaging is associated with history of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and CHD in a multiethnic cohort. The association of liver fibrosis and CHD is at least in part mediated by atherosclerosis. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - March 9, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ostovaneh, M. R., Ambale-Venkatesh, B., Fuji, T., Bakhshi, H., Shah, R., Murthy, V. L., Tracy, R. P., Guallar, E., Wu, C. O., Bluemke, D. A., Lima, J. A. C. Tags: Fibrosis, Cardiovascular Disease, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Source Type: research

Hemodynamics in Primary Mitral Regurgitation: Support for and Challenges to the Conventional Wisdom [Editorial]
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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 15, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Gillam, L. D., Marcoff, L. Tags: Echocardiography, Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Editorial Source Type: research

Hemodynamic Characteristics in Significant Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Primary Mitral Valve Regurgitation at Rest and During Exercise [Valvular Heart Disease]
Conclusions— Symptoms in patients with severe mitral valve regurgitation relate to congestion (pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and PAP), but not to peak oxygen consumption, which is determined by forward left ventricular stroke volume. Exercise testing reveals a higher mitral valve regurgitation burden in apparently asymptomatic patients. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT02961647. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 15, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Bakkestrom, R., Banke, A., Christensen, N. L., Pecini, R., Irmukhamedov, A., Andersen, M., Borlaug, B. A., Moller, J. E. Tags: Valvular Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Exercise Testing, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Source Type: research

Molecular Imaging in Drug Discovery and Development [Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging]
Noninvasive imaging has played an increasing role in the process of cardiovascular drug development. This review focuses specifically on the use of molecular imaging, which has been increasingly applied to improve and accelerate certain preclinical steps in drug development, including the identification of appropriate therapeutic targets, evaluation of on-target and off-target effects of candidate therapies, assessment of dose response, and the evaluation of drug or biological biodistribution and pharmacodynamics. Unlike the case in cancer medicine, in cardiovascular medicine, molecular imaging has not been used as a prima...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 15, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Lindner, J. R., Link, J. Tags: Imaging Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging Source Type: research

Classifying Heterotaxy Syndrome: Time for a New Approach [Editorial]
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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Sanders, S. P., Geva, T. Tags: Congenital Heart Disease, Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Editorial Source Type: research

Clinical Usefulness of Dual-Energy Cardiac Computed Tomography in Acute Coronary Syndrome Using a Dual-Layer Spectral Detector Scanner [Cardiovascular Images]
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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Nishihara, T., Oda, S., Sueta, D., Izumiya, Y., Kaikita, K., Tsujita, K., Utsunomiya, D., Nakaura, T., Yamashita, Y. Tags: Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Computerized Tomography (CT) Cardiovascular Images Source Type: research

Disharmonious Patterns of Heterotaxy and Isomerism: How Often Are the Classic Patterns Breached? [Congenital Heart Disease]
Conclusions— Atrial appendage morphology is difficult to assess and not always indicative of bronchopulmonary or abdominal situs. Discordance between bronchopulmonary branching, atrial appendage arrangement, and splenic status was identified in >20% patients with heterotaxy. Independent description of each organ system is required when arrangements are disharmonious among different organ systems. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Yim, D., Nagata, H., Lam, C. Z., Grosse-Wortmann, L., Seed, M., Jaeggi, E., Yoo, S.-J. Tags: Pediatrics, Congenital Heart Disease, Computerized Tomography (CT), Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Source Type: research

Editors Note [Editor's Note]
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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Di Carli, M. F., Davidoff, R. Tags: Editor ' s Note Source Type: research