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Interventional Correction of Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect and Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage: Procedural Planning Using 3D Printed Models
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Velasco Forte, M. N., Byrne, N., Valverde, I., Gomez Ciriza, G., Hermuzi, A., Prachasilchai, P., Mainzer, G., Pushparajah, K., Henningsson, M., Hussain, T., Qureshi, S., Rosenthal, E. Tags: Imaging Vignette Source Type: research

Assessment of Left Ventricular Function by Echocardiography: The Case for Routinely Adding Global Longitudinal Strain to Ejection Fraction
Abstract Left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (LVEF) is a simple measure of global systolic function that pervades the risk evaluation and management of many cardiovascular diseases. However, this parameter is limited not only by technical challenges, but also by pathophysiological entities where the ratio of stroke volume to LV cavity size is preserved. The assessment of global longitudinal strain (GLS) from speckle-tracking analysis of 2-dimensional echocardiography has become a clinically feasible alternative to LVEF for the measurement of myocardial function. Evidence gathered over the last decade has shown GLS...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Potter, E., Marwick, T. H. Tags: MOC Source Type: research

The Role of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Assessment of Highly Trained Athletes
Abstract Exercise-associated benefits on the cardiovascular systems are well established. Although exercise-associated sudden cardiac death is rare, most deaths in young athletes are due to hereditary or congenital cardiac diseases. Athletic adaptation itself is associated with several structural changes that overlap those observed in individuals with cardiomyopathies, often leading to dilemmas for the clinician regarding life-changing decisions including advice against competitive sports participation. Cardiac magnetic resonance plays an increasingly important role in helping to establish an accurate diagnosis in these in...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Gati, S., Sharma, S., Pennell, D. Tags: State-of-the-Art Paper Source Type: research

Apical to Base Gradient of Technetium-99m Pyrophosphate Myocardial Counts in Cardiac Amyloidosis: An Insight Into the Mechanism of Myocardial Strain Gradient, or Merely "Clouds That Mimic Land Before the Sailors Eye?"
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Falk, R. H., Dorbala, S. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Regional Variation in Technetium Pyrophosphate Uptake in Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis and Impact on Mortality
Conclusions There is decreased TcPYP uptake in apical as compared to mid and basal segments in the LV, mimicking apical-sparing LS seen on echocardiography. Regional distribution of LV TcPYP uptake is associated with mortality, whereas overall amount of uptake as measured by H/CL ratio and indexed LV SPECT uptake is not. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Sperry, B. W., Vranian, M. N., Tower-Rader, A., Hachamovitch, R., Hanna, M., Brunken, R., Phelan, D., Cerqueira, M. D., Jaber, W. A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Using Trial Eligibility to Personalize Statin Therapy Appears No More Accurate Than a Coin Flip in Determining High-Risk Status
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Blumenthal, R. S., Aslam, M. I., McEvoy, J. W. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Statin Trials, Cardiovascular Events, and Coronary Artery Calcification: Implications for a Trial-Based Approach to Statin Therapy in MESA
Conclusions Most MESA participants qualified for trial-based primary prevention with statins. Among the individuals for whom trial-based evidence supports efficacy of statin therapy, CAC = 0 and CAC >100 were common and associated with low and high cardiovascular risks, respectively. This information may guide shared decision making aimed at targeting evidence-based statins to those who are likely to benefit the most. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Mortensen, M. B., Falk, E., Li, D., Nasir, K., Blaha, M. J., Sandfort, V., Rodriguez, C. J., Ouyang, P., Budoff, M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography Can Predict Chronic Total Occlusion Recanalization Success: Where Do We Go From Here?
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Achenbach, S., Tröbs, M. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Accuracy of J-CTO Score Derived From Computed Tomography Versus Angiography to Predict Successful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Conclusions The CTA-derived J-CTO score was a more useful predictor of both procedural success and 30-min wire crossing than the J-CTO score derived from conventional angiography. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Fujino, A., Otsuji, S., Hasegawa, K., Arita, T., Takiuchi, S., Fujii, K., Yabuki, M., Ibuki, M., Nagayama, S., Ishibuchi, K., Kashiyama, T., Ishii, R., Tamaru, H., Yamamoto, W., Hara, M., Higashino, Y. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Feature Tracking by CMR: A "Double Feature"?
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Salerno, M. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

MRI-Derived Myocardial Strain Measures in Normal Subjects
Conclusions The pooled means of 4 MRI-derived myocardial strain methods in normal subjects are demonstrated. Differences in field strength were attributed to variations of LVGCS. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Vo, H. Q., Marwick, T. H., Negishi, K. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Risk Factors for Development of Carotid Plaque Components
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Zhao, X.-Q., Hatsukami, T. S. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Change in Carotid Plaque Components: A 4-Year Follow-Up Study With Serial MR Imaging
Conclusions In these community-dwelling subjects, characteristics of plaque composition changed dramatically within a few years, and cardiovascular risk factors played a major role in these changes. Hypertension and its treatment and serum cholesterol levels were the main risk factors for the development of atherosclerotic plaque components over time. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Pletsch-Borba, L., Selwaness, M., van der Lugt, A., Hofman, A., Franco, O. H., Vernooij, M. W. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Stress Echocardiography, Carotid Arteries, and More: Its Versatility for Our Imaging Times
(Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Picano, E., Scali, M. C. Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

Incremental Prognostic Value of Stress Echocardiography With Carotid Ultrasound for Suspected CAD
Conclusions In patients with suspected stable angina without known CAD, simultaneous SE (for ischemia) and US (for atherosclerosis) provided incremental prognostic value. (Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - February 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ahmadvazir, S., Shah, B. N., Zacharias, K., Senior, R. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research