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Multiparametric Strategy to Predict Early Disease Decompensation in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Regurgitation
Multiparametric Strategy to Predict Early Disease Decompensation in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Regurgitation
Background: Use of the current echocardiography-based indications for aortic regurgitation (AR) surgery might result in la...
Optimizing the Timing of Aortic Valve Surgery: A Multiparametric Approach
Marianna Fontana Correspondence to: Marianna Fontana, MD, PhD, Cardiac MRI Department, University College London, Royal Fr...
Unraveling the Association Between Lipoprotein(a) and Cardiovascular Events With Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
Michelle C. Williams Correspondence to: Dr Michelle C. Williams, British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Scienc...
Prognostic Value of Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease
BACKGROUND: Left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LVGLS) has been shown to improve risk stratification in patients ...
Fatal Pulmonary Embolism Resulting From a Popliteal Venous Aneurysm
Kisho Ohtani Correspondence to: Kisho Ohtani, MD, PhD, Department of Cardiovascular Internal Medicine, Clinical Research I...
Imaging for Transcatheter Mitral Valve Edge-to-Edge Repair for an Unusual Cause of Cardiogenic Shock
Zhi-Nan Lu Correspondence to: Guangyuan Song, MD, Interventional Center of Valvular Heart Disease, Beijing Anzhen Hospital...
Identification of Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis Among Patients Previously Diagnosed With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Ethan J. Rowin Correspondence to: Ethan J. Rowin, MD, HCM Center Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, 67 South Bedford St, S...
Impact of Udenafil on Echocardiographic Indices of Single Ventricle Size and Function in FUEL Study Participants
Impact of Udenafil on Echocardiographic Indices of Single Ventricle Size and Function in FUEL Study Participants
Background: The FUEL trial (Fontan Udenafil Exercise Longitudinal) demonstrated statistical improvements in exercise capac...
ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Can We Go Beyond the Clock?
Gilles Rioufol Correspondence to: Gilles Rioufol, MD, Interventional Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Hospital, 28 av...
Intra- and Postprocedural Multimodality Imaging in Atrial Fibrillation
Multi-modality imaging plays critical roles during and after procedures associated with atrial fibrillation. Transesophage...
Culprit Lesion Morphology of Rapidly Progressive and Extensive Anterior-Wall ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Background: Rapidly progressive, extensive myocardial injury/infarction (RPEMI) beyond the concept of wave-front phenomeno...
Three-Dimensional Multimodality Image-Guided Transcatheter Device Closure of Ruptured Aortic Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm
Sarah Pradhan Correspondence to: Sarah Pradhan, MD, Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 B...
Immunoglobulin G4-Related Aortitis/Periaortitis: Total-Body 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Dynamic Imaging
Zhaoping Cheng Correspondence to: Zhaoping Cheng, MD, Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sha...
Clinical and Experimental Evidence for a Strain-Based Classification of Left Bundle Branch Block-Induced Cardiac Remodeling
BACKGROUND: Septal strain patterns measured by echocardiography reflect the severity of left bundle branch block (LBBB)-in...
Left Bundle Branch Block and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Effector or Bystander?
Prem Soman Correspondence to: Prem Soman, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine and Clinical and Translational Science, Associate...
Level of Vascular Inflammation Is Higher in Acute Coronary Syndromes Compared with Chronic Coronary Disease
BACKGROUND: Vascular inflammation has been recognized as one of the key factors in the pathogenesis of acute coronary synd...
Venovenous Bridge Connecting Systemic and Pulmonary Venous Circulation: An Antecedent of the Sinus Venosus Defect
Priya Jagia Correspondence to: Priya Jagia, MD, Department of Cardiovascular Radiology and Endovascular Interventions, All...
Hepatic T1-Time Predicts Cardiovascular Risk in All-Comers Referred for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance: A Post-Hoc Analysis
Background: Liver damage is frequently observed in patients with cardiovascular disease but infrequently quantified. We hy...
Pericardial Cyst or Something Else? Do Not Forget Echocontrast in the Drawer!
Pericardial Cyst or Something Else? Do Not Forget Echocontrast in the Drawer!
Giulia Mattesi Correspondence to: Giulia Mattesi, MD, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Hea...
Preprocedural Multimodality Imaging in Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide and is associated with increased risk of heart failure, s...