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Left ventricular regional function and maximal exercise capacity in aortic stenosis
Conclusion In asymptomatic AS, impaired LV myocardial longitudinal function determines reduced MEC. Basal LS was the only parameter of LV regional function independently associated with MEC. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dulgheru, R., Magne, J., Davin, L., Nchimi, A., Oury, C., Pierard, L. A., Lancellotti, P. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Role of perfusion imaging in diagnosing myxoma mimics
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yazdani, M. F., Wang, D., Kay, J., Kress, D. C., Ammar, K. A. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

Impact of right ventricular involvement on the prognosis of takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Conclusion The rates of in-hospital and long-term events were significantly higher in takotsubo cardiomyopathy with than without RV involvement, and RV involvement was the independent predictor of the poor prognosis. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kagiyama, N., Okura, H., Tamada, T., Imai, K., Yamada, R., Kume, T., Hayashida, A., Neishi, Y., Kawamoto, T., Yoshida, K. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Changes in electrical activation modify the orientation of left ventricular flow momentum: novel observations using echocardiographic particle image velocimetry
Conclusion Changes in electrical activation alter the orientation of blood flow momentum. The long-term CRT outcome correlates with the degree of re-alignment of haemodynamic forces. These preliminary results suggest that flow orientation could be used for optimizing the biventricular pacing setting. However, larger prospective studies are needed to confirm this hypothesis. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pedrizzetti, G., Martiniello, A. R., Bianchi, V., D'Onofrio, A., Caso, P., Tonti, G. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

QRS complex distortion (Grade 3 ischaemia) as a predictor of myocardial damage assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and clinical prognosis in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Conclusion This largest study to date correlating G3I on the admission ECG with CMR markers of myocardial damage demonstrates that G3I is significantly associated with infarct size, impaired myocardial salvage, and reperfusion injury in a reperfused STEMI population. Moreover, G3I was independently associated with MACE. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00712101. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rommel, K.-P., Badarnih, H., Desch, S., Gutberlet, M., Schuler, G., Thiele, H., Eitel, I. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Serial changes in longitudinal graft function and implications of acute cellular graft rejections during the first year after heart transplantation
Conclusion Gradual improvement of longitudinal LV and RV function was seen within the first year after HTX, but the degree of recovery was strongly influenced by ACR episodes. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Clemmensen, T. S., Logstrup, B. B., Eiskjaer, H., Poulsen, S. H. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Apical traction: a novel visual echocardiographic parameter to predict survival in patients with pulmonary hypertension
Conclusion AT occurs in RVs with impaired systolic function in PH patients. It may serve as a new, easily to assess visual parameter to predict the outcome in these patients. Its prognostic importance needs to be validated by prospective studies. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Unlu, S., Farsalinos, K., Ameloot, K., Daraban, A. M., Ciarka, A., Delcroix, M., Voigt, J.-U. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Giant left ventricular pseudoaneurysm: a rare complication of surgical patch repair for left ventricular free wall rupture
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Takahashi, T., Okayama, H., Hiasa, G., Kazatani, Y., Sasaki, H. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

Prognostic value of left ventricular global function index in patients after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Conclusion LVGFI assessed by CMR is a strong predictor of MACE within 3 years after first STEMI. A superior predictive value as compared with LVEF was not found in this study. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Reinstadler, S. J., Klug, G., Feistritzer, H.-J., Kofler, M., Pernter, B., Gobel, G., Henninger, B., Muller, S., Franz, W.-M., Metzler, B. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Multi-phase rotational angiography of the left ventricle to assist ablations: feasibility and accuracy of novel imaging
Conclusion Creation of 4DRA LV models in man is feasible at near-physiological heart rate and with clinically acceptable radiation dose. They showed high accuracy with respect to LV angiography in RAO and LAO. The presented technology not only opens perspectives for full cardiac cycle dynamic anatomical guidance during interventional procedures, but also for 3DRA without need for very rapid pacing. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wielandts, J.-Y., De Buck, S., Michielsen, K., Louw, R., Garweg, C., Nuyts, J., Ector, J., Maes, F., Heidbuchel, H. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Incremental value of quantitative CMR including parametric mapping for the diagnosis of acute myocarditis
Conclusion In patients suspected of having acute myocarditis, diagnostic performance of CMR can be improved by implementation of quantitative CMR parameters. Especially, native mapping techniques have the potential to replace current LLC. ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT02299856. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Luetkens, J. A., Homsi, R., Sprinkart, A. M., Doerner, J., Dabir, D., Kuetting, D. L., Block, W., Andrie, R., Stehning, C., Fimmers, R., Gieseke, J., Thomas, D. K., Schild, H. H., Naehle, C. P. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

A familial cluster of left ventricular non-compaction and mitral valve prolapse
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fonseca, P., Sampaio, F., Ferreira, N., Goncalves, H., Gama Ribeiro, V. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

Association of apical rocking with long-term major adverse cardiac events in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy
Conclusion Apical rocking is an independent predictor of a favourable long-term outcome in CRT-D patients. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ghani, A., Delnoy, P. P. H. M., Ottervanger, J. P., Ramdat Misier, A. R., Smit, J. J. J., Adiyaman, A., Elvan, A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Cardiac resynchronization therapy in low-flow low-gradient aortic stenosis
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Goel, K., Noseworthy, P. A., Asirvatham, S. J., Nkomo, V. T. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

FDG-PET reveals improved cardiac regeneration and attenuated adverse remodelling following Sitagliptin + G-CSF therapy after acute myocardial infarction
Conclusion Using the innovative method of micro-PET for non-invasive serial in vivo measurements of metabolic myocardial processes in mice, we were able to provide mechanistic evidence that GS therapy improves cardiac regeneration and reduces adverse remodelling after AMI. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gross, L., Paintmayer, L., Lehner, S., Brandl, L., Brenner, C., Grabmaier, U., Huber, B., Bartenstein, P., Theiss, H.-D., Franz, W.-M., Massberg, S., Todica, A., Brunner, S. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research