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Imaging myocardial inflammation by CMR mapping: good getting better?
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Friedrich, M. G. Tags: EDITORIALS Source Type: research

Cardiac resynchronization therapy responders can be better identified by specific signatures in myocardial function
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Voigt, J.-U. Tags: EDITORIALS Source Type: research

Cardiac FDG-PET: a straight forward tool with high potential
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lang, C. I., Krause, B. J., David, R. Tags: EDITORIALS Source Type: research

Characteristics of high-risk coronary plaques identified by computed tomographic angiography and associated prognosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To clarify the potential role of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in characterizing and prognosticating high-risk coronary plaques. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to compare high-risk vs. low-risk plaques and culprit vs. non-culprit lesions in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) vs. stable angina (SA). High-risk plaques were defined by at least one of the following features: non-calcified plaque (NCP), the presence of spotty calcified plaque (SCP), or increased remodelling index (RI). Results of included studies were pooled as odds ratios (OR) or weighted mean differences (WMD)...
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Thomsen, C., Abdulla, J. Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research

Young community of EACVI: the transition from EACVI Club 35 to Heart Imagers of Tomorrow: a promising yet challenging step
The purpose of this review is to summarize the activity and potential of the young community of European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging and to highlight the transition from Club 35 to ‘Heart Imagers of tomorrow’. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Grapsa, J., Cameli, M., Granier, C., Muraru, D., Ernande, L., Popescu, B. A., Lancellotti, P., Habib, G. Tags: EACVI COMMUNICATION Source Type: research

European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging Top Reviewers 2015
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: List of Reviewers 2015 Source Type: research

Left ventricular-assist device arrest: total thrombosis of a continuous flow left ventricular-assist device
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Missov, E. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

Transcatheter pulmonary and tricuspid valve-in-valve replacement for bioprosthesis degeneration in carcinoid heart disease
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Khan, J. N., Doshi, S. N., Rooney, S. J., Bhabra, M. S., Steeds, R. P. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

Value of exercise echocardiography in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a substudy from the KaRen study
Conclusion Exercise echocardiography may contribute to identify HFpEF patients and especially high-risk ones. Our study suggested a prognostic value of TR recorded during an exercise. That was demonstrated independently of the value of resting E/e'. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Donal, E., Lund, L. H., Oger, E., Reynaud, A., Schnell, F., Persson, H., Drouet, E., Linde, C., Daubert, C., on behalf of the KaRen investigators Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Tricuspid valve remodelling in functional tricuspid regurgitation: multidetector row computed tomography insights
Conclusion In patients with TR ≥ 3+, MDCT demonstrated larger tricuspid annulus and RV dimensions and pronounced tethering of the anterior and septal tricuspid leaflet. The antero-posterior annulus diameter was independently correlated with the grade of functional TR. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: van Rosendael, P. J., Joyce, E., Katsanos, S., Debonnaire, P., Kamperidis, V., van der Kley, F., Schalij, M. J., Bax, J. J., Ajmone Marsan, N., Delgado, V. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Predictive value for paravalvular regurgitation of 3-dimensional anatomic aortic annulus shape assessed by multidetector computed tomography post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Conclusion Basal ring CT measurement significantly underestimated the real 3D-anatomic aortic annulus area. This may impact on THV sizing and PAR incidence. 3D-oversizing index is the most predictive factor for PAR > mild. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ciobotaru, V., Maupas, E., Durrleman, N., Boulenc, J.-M., Borton, A., Pujadas-Berthault, P., Rioux, P., Maubon, A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Mechanisms for overestimating acute myocardial infarct size with gadolinium-enhanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in humans: a quantitative and kinetic study
Conclusion The extent of gadolinium enhancement in AMI is modulated by ECV and contrast kinetics. Image acquisition too early after contrast administration resulted in overestimation of infarct size in non-transmural infarctions due to enhancement of salvaged myocardium. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hammer-Hansen, S., Bandettini, W. P., Hsu, L.-Y., Leung, S. W., Shanbhag, S., Mancini, C., Greve, A. M., Kober, L., Thune, J. J., Kellman, P., Arai, A. E. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Usefulness of contrast-enhanced transoesophageal echocardiography to guide thoracic endovascular aortic repair procedure
Conclusion TEVAR procedures are improved by the complimentary use of contrast fluoroscopy, multiplane TEE with Doppler flow interrogation, and cTEE. This triple imaging approach provides additional information in all phases of the procedure improving safety of stent-grafting and the procedural outcomes. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Agricola, E., Slavich, M., Rinaldi, E., Bertoglio, L., Civilini, E., Melissano, G., Marone, E., Fisicaro, A., Marini, C., Tufaro, V., Cappelletti, A., Margonato, A., Chiesa, R. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Luetic aortitis causing severe left main ostial stenosis
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Asmarats, L., Padrol, D., Vidal, L., Enriquez, F., Gomez-Jaume, A. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

Correlation between left atrial appendage morphology and flow velocity in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Conclusion LAA morphology is a significant determinant of LAAFV, suggesting an underlying mechanism for the association between LAA morphology and embolic events. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - December 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fukushima, K., Fukushima, N., Kato, K., Ejima, K., Sato, H., Fukushima, K., Saito, C., Hayashi, K., Arai, K., Manaka, T., Ashihara, K., Shoda, M., Hagiwara, N. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research