The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging OnlineFirst articles

18.05.2024 | Original Paper

Analysis of the perivascular fat attenuation index and quantitative plaque parameters in relation to haemodynamically impaired myocardial ischaemia

To investigate the correlation between quantitative plaque parameters, the perivascular fat attenuation index, and myocardial ischaemia caused by haemodynamic impairment. Patients with stable angina who had invasive flow reserve fraction (FFR) …

verfasst von:: Yangfei Long, Rui Guo, Keyu Jin, JiaJia An, Penggang Fu, Jian Lei, Jing Ma

Open Access 15.05.2024 | Original Paper

NoiseNet, a fully automatic noise assessment tool that can identify non-diagnostic CCTA examinations

Image noise and vascular attenuation are important factors affecting image quality and diagnostic accuracy of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). The aim of this study was to develop an algorithm that automatically performs noise and …

verfasst von:: Emma Palmquist, Jennifer Alvén, Michael Kercsik, Måns Larsson, Niklas Lundqvist, Ola Hjelmgren, Erika Fagman

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15.05.2024 | Original Paper

Should aortic stiffness parameters be used in MIS-C patient follow-up?

We evaluated the short- and long-term effects of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) on their cardiovascular system. The study population consisted of 38 MIS-C patients and 55 control patients. Standard echocardiographic …

verfasst von:: Hatice Uygun, Celal Varan, Capan Konca, Nurettin Erdem, Tanyeli Guneyligil Kazaz, Mehmet Turgut

15.05.2024 | Image

Biatrial myxoma in a young lady

A healthy 28-year-old woman, presenting with a chronic cough for approximately 6 months, was referred for echocardiography. The images revealed the presence of two masses in each atrium without an inter-atrial septal defect. No additional …

verfasst von:: Shokoufeh Hajsadeghi, Shayan Mirshafiee

Open Access 13.05.2024 | Original Paper

Cardiac screening in pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1: similarities with Noonan syndrome?

Both Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and Noonan syndrome (NS) are RASopathies. Characteristic cardiac phenotypes of NS, including specific electrocardiographic changes, pulmonary valve stenosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have not been …

verfasst von:: Livia Kapusta, Gil Beer, Ehud Rothschild, Guy Baruch, Gili Barkay, Daphna Marom, Yulia Grinshpun-Cohen, Craig Raskind, Shlomi Constantini, Hagit Toledano-Alhadef

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13.05.2024 | Letter to the Editor

Using ChatGPT’s data analyst feature for cardiovascular imaging research: correspondence

verfasst von:: Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit

Open Access 10.05.2024 | Brief Communication

Four-dimensional computed tomography is useful for detection of apical sparing of cardiac amyloidosis

A 73-year-old male was admitted because of recurrent syncope. He was diagnosed with transient bradycardia caused by a 2:1 atrioventricular block, and he underwent cardiac computed tomography (CT) using 320 detector-row CT to screen for coronary …

verfasst von:: Makiko Kinoshita, Hiroyuki Takaoka, Joji Ota, Jun-Ichiro Ikeda, Yoshitada Noguchi, Yusei Nishikawa, Shuhei Aoki, Kazuki Yoshida, Katsuya Suzuki, Satomi Yahima, Haruka Sasaki, Noriko Suzuki-Eguchi, Yoshio Kobayashi

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09.05.2024 | Original Paper

Evaluation of image quality on low contrast media with deep learning image reconstruction algorithm in prospective ECG-triggering coronary CT angiography

To assess the impact of low-dose contrast media (CM) injection protocol with deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) algorithm on image quality in coronary CT angiography (CCTA). In this prospective study, patients underwent CCTA were …

verfasst von:: Dian Yuan, Luotong Wang, Peijie Lyu, Yonggao Zhang, Jianbo Gao, Jie Liu

06.05.2024 | Image

Spontaneous coronary-artery dissection with fibromuscular dysplasia

verfasst von:: Daisuke Fukamachi, Naoya Matsumoto, Yasuo Okumura

06.05.2024 | Original Paper

Myocardial perfusion improvement and mechanism after percutaneous intramyocardial septal radiofrequency ablation in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a study of myocardial contrast echocardiography

The data on myocardial perfusion of the percutaneous intramyocardial septal radiofrequency ablation (PIMSRA) for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) are still lacking, although PIMSRA have been proved to be of great safety and efficacy.

verfasst von:: Lu Yao, Shengjun Ta, Jing Wang, Chao Han, Changhui Lei, Wenxia Li, Jing Li, Bo Wang, Xueli Zhao, Liwen Liu

04.05.2024 | Image

NASCI case of the month: “Unroofed coronary sinus without persistent left-sided superior vena cava”

Unroofed sinus is categorized into four subtypes. Types I and II represent complete unroofing with or without an LSVC, respectively [1]. Types III and IV are partial unroofing involving the mid-CS (type III) or near the LA appendage and left …

verfasst von:: Eliyas K. Asfaw, Prachi P. Agarwal, Elizabeth M. Lee

Open Access 04.05.2024 | Case Report

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy mimicking an apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

A 45-years old woman presented for dyspnea and cardiac chest pain. ECG showed deep T-wave inversion while CMR showed normal ejection fraction, hypertrophy and systolic obliteration of the apex suggesting apical HCM. Myocardial oedema was noted at …

verfasst von:: N. Maurizi, P. Antiochos, P. Monney

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Open Access 03.05.2024 | Review

Artificial intelligence in coronary artery calcium score: rationale, different approaches, and outcomes

Almost 35 years after its introduction, coronary artery calcium score (CACS) not only survived technological advances but became one of the cornerstones of contemporary cardiovascular imaging. Its simplicity and quantitative nature established it …

verfasst von:: Antonio G. Gennari, Alexia Rossi, Carlo N. De Cecco, Marly van Assen, Thomas Sartoretti, Andreas A. Giannopoulos, Moritz Schwyzer, Martin W. Huellner, Michael Messerli

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03.05.2024 | Image

NASCI case of the month: extensive ascending aortic graft infection with underlying chronic sternal osteomyelitis—a rare and high-risk complication

Thoracic aortic graft infections are infrequent yet grave complications of cardiovascular surgery. Risk factors include prolonged operative time, postoperative wound infections, and patient-specific risk factors like diabetes or malnutrition (Van …

verfasst von:: Carissa Wieseler, Phillip M. Young

03.05.2024 | Original Paper

Diagnostic performance of fluoroscopic video analysis for pulmonary embolism: a prospective observational study

Diagnoses of pulmonary embolism (PE) have increased in recent years, which has been attributed to improved diagnostic accuracy resulting from heightened awareness among medical professionals and advancements in imaging technologies [ 1 , 2 ].

verfasst von:: Toru Sato, Yoshito Ogihara, Kakuya Kitagawa, Toru Ogura, Norikazu Yamada, Kaoru Dohi

03.05.2024 | Image

Quadricuspid aortic valve: a rare cause of severe aortic regurgitation

verfasst von:: Hasan Hadzalic, Daniel Fritschi, Oliver Gaemperli, Luca Oechslin

Open Access 30.04.2024 | Original paper

The role of aetiology in cardiac manifestations of chronic kidney disease: the CPH-CKD ECHO study

The comorbidity of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in relation to chronic kidney disease (CKD) is alarmingly high [ 1 ], as it currently constitutes the most common cause of death in the patient group [ 2 ]. Hence, the KDIGO guidelines recommend that …

verfasst von:: Jacob Christensen, Nino Emanuel Landler, Flemming Javier Olsen, Ida Maria Hjelm Sørensen, Sasha Saurbrey Bjergfelt, Ellen Linnea Freese Ballegaard, Bo Feldt-Rasmussen, Ditte Hansen, Anne-Lise Kamper, Christina Christoffersen, Susanne Bro, Tor Biering-Sørensen

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30.04.2024 | Original Paper

Prognostic value of exercise longitudinal right ventricular free wall strain in patients with sickle cell disease

Longitudinal right ventricular free wall strain (RVFWS) has been identified as an independent prognostic marker in patients with pulmonary hypertension. Little is known however about the prognostic value of RVFWS in patients with sickle cell (SC) …

verfasst von:: Mohamad Jihad Mansour, Corrado De Marco, Kevin Haddad, Brian James Potter, Stefania Argentin, Lyne Bérubé, George Honos, Vy-Van Le, Sylvie Legault, Tuong-Phong Nguyen, Reda Salem, Patrizia Santagata, François Tournoux, Véronique Cyr, Giovanni Romanelli

29.04.2024 | Image

Recurrent, polycystic myxoma in a Carney complex patient undergoing medical control of acromegaly

verfasst von:: Wenrui Ma, Shuyang Lu, Chunsheng Wang, Zhaohua Yang

28.04.2024 | Original Paper

Deep learning approach for cardiovascular disease risk stratification and survival analysis on a Canadian cohort

The quantification of carotid plaque has been routinely used to predict cardiovascular risk in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary artery disease (CAD). To determine how well carotid plaque features predict the likelihood of CAD and …

verfasst von:: Mrinalini Bhagawati, Sudip Paul, Laura Mantella, Amer M. Johri, John R. Laird, Inder M. Singh, Rajesh Singh, Deepak Garg, Mostafa M. Fouda, Narendra N. Khanna, Riccardo Cau, Ajith Abraham, Mostafa Al-Maini, Esma R. Isenovic, Aditya M. Sharma, Jose Fernandes E. Fernandes, Seemant Chaturvedi, Mannudeep K. Karla, Andrew Nicolaides, Luca Saba, Jasjit S. Suri

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