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Elongation of chordae tendineae as an adaptive process to reduce mitral regurgitation in functional mitral regurgitation
Conclusion Our results suggest the posterior leaflet chords possibly remodel by elongating and contribute to reduced MR and that in a subgroup of FMR patients, the primary chords may remodel by shortening, resulting in augmented MR. This information could be useful in choosing strategy for FMR correction. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - April 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Obase, K., Weinert, L., Hollatz, A., Farooqui, F., Roberts, J. D., Minhaj, M. M., Tung, A., Chaney, M., Ota, T., Jeevanandam, V., Yoshida, K., Mor-Avi, V., Lang, R. M. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Lipoprotein (a): a promising target in the treatment of stenotic valvular diseases
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - April 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pibarot, P., Rosenhek, R., Lancellotti, P. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Lipoprotein(a) is a risk factor for aortic and mitral valvular stenosis in peripheral arterial disease
Conclusions The high prevalence of VHD is found, especially in AR and MR, and the Lp(a) level is associated with increased risks of AS and MS in patients with PAD. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - April 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hojo, Y., Kumakura, H., Kanai, H., Iwasaki, T., Ichikawa, S., Kurabayashi, M. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Defining the non-vulnerable and vulnerable patients with computed tomography coronary angiography: evaluation of atherosclerotic plaque burden and composition
The shift from coronary plaque stability to plaque instability remains poorly understood despite enormous efforts and expenditures have been assigned to the study of the subject. On the other hand, there have been serious advances in imaging helping us to characterize non-vulnerable patients. The latter has much more value in the clinical decision-making process since it provides high certainty that the patient's probability of a future acute event is low and treatment decisions should be made accordingly. Although coronary plaque rupture is still recognized as the main source of acute thrombotic events, numerous studies h...
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - April 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rodriguez-Granillo, G. A., Carrascosa, P., Bruining, N., Waksman, R., Garcia-Garcia, H. M. Tags: REVIEWS Source Type: research

An unusual case of left bronchial compression caused by a large patent arterial duct in a child with pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect
(Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - April 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mimic, B., Tsang, V., Owens, C. M., Thiruchelvam, T., Kostolny, M. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

Role of cardiac dyssynchrony and resynchronization therapy in functional mitral regurgitation
Functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) is a common complication of left ventricle (LV) dysfunction and remodelling. Recently, it has been recognized as an independent prognostic factor in both ischaemic and non-ischaemic LV dysfunctions. In this review article, we discuss the mechanisms through which cardiac dyssynchrony is involved in FMR pathophysiologic cascade and how cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) can have therapeutic effects on FMR by reverting specific dyssynchrony pathways. We analyse recent clinical trials focusing on CRT impact on FMR in ‘real-world’ patients, the limits and future perspective...
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - April 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Spartera, M., Galderisi, M., Mele, D., Cameli, M., D'Andrea, A., Rossi, A., Mondillo, S., Novo, G., Esposito, R., D'Ascenzi, F., Montisci, R., Gallina, S., Margonato, A., Agricola, E., On behalf of the Echocardiographic Study Group of the Italian Society Tags: REVIEWS Source Type: research

A trace of acrylic bone cement: from spine to heart
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Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - March 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kim, I.-C., Hong, G.-R., Shim, C. Y., Lee, S. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

Left main atresia
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Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - March 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Slavich, M., Margonato, D., Agricola, E., Spagnolo, P., Margonato, A. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

Coronary artery anomaly and evaluation by FFR computed tomography
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Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - March 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Adjedj, J., Ferrara, A., Penicka, M., Van Mieghem, C., Wijns, W. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

Multimodality assessment of spontaneous haemostasis of left ventricular free wall rupture after myocardial infarction
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Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - March 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Konishi, T., Funayama, N., Tsukahara, T., Yamamoto, T., Nishihara, H. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research

Pre-procedural assessment of aortic annulus dimensions for transcatheter aortic valve replacement: comparison of a non-contrast 3D MRA protocol with contrast-enhanced cardiac dual-source CT angiography
Conclusion The employed non-contrast 3D-FLASH MRA protocol allows for reliable assessment of aortic annulus dimensions and calcifications even in the presence of arrhythmias in an all-comers pre-TAVR population. Implementation of this technique appears legitimate in patients at an increased risk for contrast-induced nephropathy. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - March 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ruile, P., Blanke, P., Krauss, T., Dorfs, S., Jung, B., Jander, N., Leipsic, J., Langer, M., Neumann, F.-J., Pache, G. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Novel parameters of global and regional mitral annulus geometry in man: comparison between normals and organic mitral regurgitation, before and after mitral valve repair
Conclusion Novel MA parameters of curvature and torsion can be computed from 3D echocardiography and provide quantitative characteristics of dynamic regional MA geometry. In patients with organic MR, the reduced regional and global curvatures improve following surgical MVR. These quantitative parameters may help further refine the quantitative description of MA geometry in various mitral valve pathologies and after MVR. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - March 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ben Zekry, S., Jain, S., Alexander, S. K., Li, Y., Aggarwal, A., Jajoo, A., Little, S. H., Lawrie, G. M., Azencott, R., Zoghbi, W. A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Left and right ventricular systolic function impairment in type 1 diabetic young adults assessed by 2D speckle tracking echocardiography
Conclusion Type 1 DM is associated with subclinical LV systolic dysfunction and worse RV systolic function, which can be detected with 2D STE. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - March 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jędrzejewska, I., Krol, W., Światowiec, A., Wilczewska, A., Grzywanowska-Łaniewska, I., Dłuzniewski, M., Braksator, W. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

The Right Ventricular Function After Left Ventricular Assist Device (RVF-LVAD) study: rationale and preliminary results
Conclusion The results of this study may help improve LVAD outcomes and reduce resource utilization by facilitating shared decision-making and selection for LVAD implantation, provide insights into RV function recovery, and potentially inform reassessment of LVAD timing in patients at high risk for RVF. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography)
Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - March 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kalogeropoulos, A. P., Al-Anbari, R., Pekarek, A., Wittersheim, K., Pernetz, M. A., Hampton, A., Steinberg, J., Georgiopoulou, V. V., Butler, J., Vega, J. D., Smith, A. L. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

An unusual cause of early aortic bioprosthetic valve failure
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Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - March 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Song, S., Shim, C. Y., Shim, H. S., Hong, G.-R., Chang, B.-C. Tags: IMAGE FOCUS Source Type: research