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Assessing atrial myopathy with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in embolic stroke of undetermined source
Left atrial myopathy has been implicated in atrial fibrillation (AF)-related stroke and embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS).
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - July 25, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stavroula Papapostolou, John Kearns, Benedict T. Costello, Jessica O'Brien, Murray Rudman, Mark C. Thompson, Geoffrey Cloud, Dion Stub, Andrew J. Taylor Source Type: research

Predicting LV thrombosis after acute myocardial infarction: From Virchow's triad to state-of-the-art cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging
Despite the decline in incidence - in the era of primary percutaneous interventions (PCI), left ventricular (LV) thrombus remains a feared complication after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) due to the associated high risk of systemic embolism and stroke [1,2]. Depending on infarct/reperfusion-related characteristics as well as type and timing of diagnostic imaging modality, reported rates of LV thrombus following AMI are widely variable: from 2.7% for all and 9.1% for anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), within 3  months on echocardiography, to 6.3% for all /19.2% for anterior STEMI with LV ejection fraction (LVEF) 
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - May 18, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anca Florian Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Association between reduced myocardial contraction fraction and cardiovascular disease outcomes: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
We examined the relationship of MCF, measured by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI), to incident cardiovascular (CV) events within the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA).
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - July 10, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marwah Abdalla, Elvis A. Akwo, David A. Bluemke, Jo ão A.C. Lima, Daichi Shimbo, Mathew S. Maurer, Alain G. Bertoni Source Type: research

Could brain magnetic resonance imaging be of value in patients with Takotsubo syndrome without apparent brain lesions?
The capacity of the brain to injure the heart is well established and based on clinical and experimental research conducted over more than a century [1]. Such cardiovascular harm is imparted in the setting of brain pathology (strokes, intracranial bleeding, including subarachnoid hemorrhage, and seizures) [2–5], but even in its absence, in patients with Takotsubo syndrome (TTS). A case in point is a recent report about a 68year old woman, who suffered TTS preceded by a tonic–clonic seizure, and followed by Todd's post-epileptic paresis, initially simulating a stroke [6].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - October 6, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: John E. Madias Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

Submillisievert ECG-gated whole thoracic CT-angiography for evaluation of a complex congenital heart defect in a young woman
A 30year old Caucasian woman presented to the emergency department with recurrent occipital headache, amnesic aphasia and apraxia of the upper extremities being exaggerated during physical and emotional stress for one week. 40days ago the woman gave birth to her third child, an apparently healthy female. Cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed evidence of sub-acute ischemia at the left frontal insula, corresponding to an embolic occluded distal side branch of the mid-cerebral artery. The patient was immediately transferred to the stroke unit.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - July 12, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michael Behnes, Holger Haubenreisser, Aydin Huseynov, Christian Boecker, Stefan Baumann, Felix Heggemann, Tobias Becher, Ursula Hoffmann, Elif Elmas, Theano Papavassiliu, Martin Borggrefe, Stefan Schoenberg, Thomas Henzler, Ibrahim Akin Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Simultaneous onset of myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke in a patient with atrial fibrillation: Multiple territory injury revealed on angiography and magnetic resonance
An 84-year-old man with a history of hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) who received no anticoagulant drugs experienced acute chest pain and transient loss of consciousness. He was transferred to our emergency room. His initial electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm with ST-segment elevation in the I, aVL, and V1–V6 leads. His blood pressure was 158/92mmHg and his pulse was regular at 70beats per minute. A chest radiograph showed increased heart size and pulmonary vascular congestion. His troponin T level was elevated (more than 0.1ng/mL). He was diagnosed with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (MI) and...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 4, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Osamu Hashimoto, Kozo Sato, Yohei Numasawa, Joji Hosokawa, Masahiro Endo Tags: Online Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Long-term predictive value of copeptin after acute myocardial infarction: A cardiac magnetic resonance study
In this study, the assessment of cardiac morphology, function and infarct size was done by contrast-enhanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), which is the method of choice to determine the above mentioned parameters . Nevertheless, it is unknown, whether the association between early copeptin levels and AMI size and function is maintained beyond a mid-term follow-up of 4months. Because of lack of long-term follow-up data we investigated the relationship between copeptin levels and 12month myocardial infarct size and functional parameters.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 31, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sebastian Johannes Reinstadler, Gert Klug, Hans-Josef Feistritzer, Johannes Mair, Michael Schocke, Wolfgang-Michael Franz, Bernhard Metzler Tags: Online Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Glutamate neurotoxicity is involved in the neurological damage in patients undergoing extracorporeal circulation
Homeostasis of brain glutamate is a process that is highly energy dependent. Therefore, restriction of blood supply leads to a rapid buildup of excess glutamate in the brain parenchyma followed by neuronal death . Ischemic stroke represents one of the best examples of restriction of cerebral blood flow in the brain. However it is also well described that surgical interventions such as carotid angioplasty or stent placement (CAS) procedures cause a brief period of cerebral blood flow interruption which results in a rapid increase of glutamate levels . These results reveal that short periods of ischemia are able to alter the...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 27, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Francisco Campos, Tomás Sobrino, Miguel Blanco, Esteban López-Arias, Aurora Baluja, Julián Álvarez, José Castillo Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Aortic excess pressure and arterial stiffness in subjects with subclinical white matter lesions
The arterial pressure waveform can be conveniently divided into reservoir and excess pressure . Reservoir pressure, which is related to the compliance of the arterial system, is uniform in all vessels, but is time dependent because, at every location, it is delayed by the wave travel time from the aortic root . Excess pressure, which is the difference between the measured pressure and the reservoir pressure, is largely related to traveling waves and represents the hemodynamics within a single beat. Excess pressure determines the excess work of the ventricle , and the excess pressure time integral (PTI) is independently and...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 21, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: K. Katulska, M. Wykrętowicz, A. Minczykowski, T. Krauze, A. Milewska, J. Piskorski, R. Marciniak, M. Stajgis, H. Wysocki, P. Guzik, A. Wykrętowicz Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Isolated noncompaction of the left ventricular myocardium and intraventricular thrombosis detected by magnetic resonance imaging
A 67-year-old asymptomatic woman who had a history of suspect myocarditis at the age of 37 and a history of minor stroke two years ago, presented for a routinary evaluation. Physical examination revealed no abnormal findings. ECG showed sinus rhythm, left ventricular hypertrophy, and ST changes in anterior leads. Both treadmill exercise testing and 24-hour Holter monitoring excluded ventricular or supraventricular arrhythmias and a normal exercise capacity was assessed. Echocardiography demonstrated a thickened apex of the left ventricle, but was not able to distinguish between hypertrophy and noncompaction myocardium; the...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - September 3, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Giuseppe Molinari, Alberto Valbusa, Stefano Domenicucci Tags: Online Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Evaluation of epicardial and intra-myocardial fat in a patient with mitochondrial cardiomyopathy
Mitochondrial cardiomyopathy is one of the main manifestations in patients with primary mitochondrial respiratory chain disease characterized by mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) and carries a similar prognosis. The phenotype frequently includes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; dilated cardiomyopathy and left ventricular (LV) non-compaction are rarely present . Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with gadolinium-based contrast agents has been widely used for evaluating the morphology and function of the left ventricle and injured myocardial tissue . Cine imaging with a stan...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Satoshi Okayama, Shiro Uemura, Yoshihiko Saito Tags: Online letters to the editor Source Type: research