MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'European Journal of Echocardiography' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:32:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628333&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F124%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628333 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628332&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F123%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628332 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628331&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F122%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628331 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628330&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F121%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628330 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628329&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F120%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628329 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628328&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F118-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628328 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628327&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F118%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628327 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628326&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F109%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion In a large cohort study of unselected adult outpatients referred to the echocardiography laboratory, the measurements of indexed LV mass applying the ASE/EAE recommended cut-offs yielded remarkable discrepancy in the diagnosis of LVH severity and offered prognostic information beyond that provided by septal thickness only criteria. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628326 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628325&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F104%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion It is limited to accurately locate RVOT high septal pacing site only by CXR, RT3DE allows to determinate the RVOT high septal pacing sites helpfully. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628325 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628324&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F103%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628324 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628323&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F95%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion LV torsion analysis could be a useful non-invasive approach for early detection of subclinical anthracycline cardiotoxicity. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628323 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628322&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F86%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion After pre-selection of candidates for CRT by QRS duration, application of a simple composite echocardiographic index may exclude patients who would be non-responders to CRT and thus improve the global rate of therapy success. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628322 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628321&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F85%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628321 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628320&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F79%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Sequential use of CTA and TTDE is feasible for combined anatomic and functional evaluation of coronary stenoses. Compared with coronary CTA alone, addition of TTDE improved PPV for detection of significant CAD. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628320 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628319&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F69%3Frss%3D1 This review has the purpose of informing the reader about the current use of imaging techniques in patients presenting with acute chest pain to the emergency department. We will focus on three aspects of managing the patient with acute chest pain:Imaging to increase the number of correct diagnoses in the acute situation; Imaging to rule out other than coronary causes of chest pain; Use of imaging for risk stratification once myocardial infarction has been ruled out in the CPU. Special emphasis is given to how these management aspects are discussed in current guidelines on the management of patients with acute chest pain or acute coronary syndrome. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628319 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628318&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F61%3Frss%3D1 This article discusses how echocardiography can be applied to quantify dyssynchrony in patients who are evaluated for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). A number of echocardiographic indices have been proposed as markers of success of CRT. However, when tested against QRS width in prospective clinical trials, none of the echocardiographic indices are proven to give clinical benefit. One important message in this review is that future studies should focus on approaches which can differentiate between electrical and non-electrical aetiologies of dyssynchrony, since only electrical dyssynchrony is likely to respond to CRT. Just measuring velocity indices does not identify the aetiology. Myocardial strain appears more promising, but one should be aware that timing of peak systolic strain... European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628318 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628317&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F51%3Frss%3D1 combines different imaging modalities in a way where both modalities equally contribute to image information. The most common and best-studied approach is to combine computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) and myocardial perfusion imaging either with single-photon emission computed tomography or with positron emission tomography (PET). This combination is a promising tool for evaluation of coronary artery disease since it allows visualization of coronary atherosclerotic lesions and their haemodynamic consequences in a single study and it appears to offer superior diagnostic accuracy when compared with stand-alone imaging. More recent applications are a combination of CTCA and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging by using software image fusion and utilization of commercially availabl... European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628317 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628316&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F47%3Frss%3D1 The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) offers a variety of grants/fellowships to help young professionals in the field of cardiological training or research activities throughout Europe. The number of grants has significantly increased in recent years with contributions from the Associations, Working Groups and Councils of the ESC. The European Association of Echocardiography (EAE) is a registered branch of the ESC and actively takes part in this initiative. One of the aims of EAE is to promote excellence in research in cardiovascular ultrasound and other imaging modalities in Europe. Therefore, since 2008, the EAE offers a Research Grant Programme to help young doctors to obtain research experience in a high standard academic centre (or similar institution oriented to clinical or pre-cl... European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628316 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628315&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2FE1%3Frss%3D1 We present two cases involving elevated gradients across mechanical cardiac valves. Provided images show decreased disc mobility and eventual operative findings. A brief discussion underlines the importance of recognizing pannus as a common aetiology for valve dysfunction. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628315 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628314&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F13%2F1%2F1%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628314 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619937&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F975%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619937 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619936&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F974%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619936 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619935&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F973%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619935 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619934&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F972%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619934 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619933&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F970%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619933 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619932&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F969%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619932 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619931&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F968%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619931 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619930&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F967-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619930 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619929&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F967%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619929 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619928&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F961%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The proposed Doppler-derived formula for estimating PVR based on the conventionally used invasive equation strongly correlates with invasive gold standard measures. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619928 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619927&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F953%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The present evaluation provides TDI-derived physiological values on normal LV and RV mechanics of healthy children. Within the LV, no relevant time difference was observed, whereas a considerable mechanical delay is observed within the healthy RV. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619927 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619926&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F952%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619926 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619925&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F945%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Reduced LV systolic strain immediately after anthracycline treatment may indicate early impairment of myocardial function before detectable change in LVEF. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619925 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619924&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F940%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion LDS originate from different elements and phases of cardiac activity that generate mechanical waves which propagate throughout the lung and are thus expressed in pulsatile changes in ultrasound reflections. While such signals could originate either from pulsatile blood flow or reflections from movement of the blood vessel—alveolar air interface, the experimental evidence points towards the tissue–air interface movements due to vessel expansion as the origin. The LDS can potentially be an important tool for diagnosing and characterizing cardio-pulmonary physiological states and diseases. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619924 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619923&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F931%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion LV twist mechanics is significantly impaired in patients with TTC mainly due to a severe reduction in apical function and is entirely reversible. Furthermore, in the subgroup of patients with ST-segment elevation, the early post-admission evaluation of LV twist mechanics is more severely impaired in TTC when compared with MI. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619923 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619922&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F924%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Peak systolic velocity indices (mitral annulus tissue velocities, ejection velocities, and strain rate) exhibited greater variation than end-systolic indices during inotropic alterations from which it is assumed that they better reflected LV contraction. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619922 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619921&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F917%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion IS-e' well reflected LV longitudinal myocardial relaxation and LV diastolic function, and was found to be more useful in evaluating LV diastolic function than LW-e'. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619921 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619920&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F916%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619920 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619919&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F910%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Global AS is a sensitive and reproducible parameter to detect early and subtle LV systolic dysfunction, showing greater feasibility than other conventional strain parameters. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619919 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619918&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F909%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619918 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619917&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F904%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Optimal revascularization in diabetic patients with multivessel disease remains controversial. This subset analysis of the CARDia trial suggests both PCI and CABG achieve similar improvement in reversible ischaemia. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619917 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619916&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F895%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion This new semi-automated algorithm of LV endocardial border detection based on 3DE data appears suitable for clinical use by either expert or novice investigators with greater reproducibility and time of analysis than 2DE. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619916 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619915&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F887%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Myocardial deformation assessed by 2DS was related to myocardial fibrosis assessed by IBS. LV reverse remodelling was predicted by mean CVIBS and GCS in patients with non-ischaemic DCM and GCS assessed by 2DS imaging is a simple method and therefore it can be readily used in clinical practice. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619915 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619914&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2FE45%3Frss%3D1 We report a case where real-time three-dimensional transoesophageal echocardiography (3D-TEE) was able to detect a complicated transseptal puncture during a Mitraclip procedure which was not seen on the two-dimensional TEE (2D-TEE) images. This case demonstrates the incremental value of 3D-TEE during transseptal puncture. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619914 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619913&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2FE44%3Frss%3D1 Absent pulmonary valve syndrome (APVS) is a rare conotruncal anomaly consisting of a severely hypoplastic pulmonary valve with annular stenosis, aneurysmal dilatation of main pulmonary artery with dilatation of one or both pulmonary artery branches, and a ventricular septal defect. Here, we report a prenatal echo diagnosis of APVS in a 27-year-old primi gravida at 20 weeks of gestation confirmed on fetal autopsy. A ‘bow tie’-like hypoechoic shadow in fetal cardiac ultrasound observed by us in a modified four-chamber view was suggestive of aneurysmal dilatation of branch pulmonary arteries. The consequences of continuation of pregnancy including immediate neonatal complications and possible medical and multistaged surgical interventions were well explained. Parents opted fo... European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619913 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5619913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504666&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F975%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504666 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504665&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F974%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504665 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504664&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F973%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504664 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504663&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F972%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504663 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504662&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F970%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504662 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504661&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F969%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504661 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504660&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F968%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504660 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504659&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F967-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504659 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504658&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F967%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504658 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504657&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F961%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The proposed Doppler-derived formula for estimating PVR based on the conventionally used invasive equation strongly correlates with invasive gold standard measures. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504657 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504656&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F953%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The present evaluation provides TDI-derived physiological values on normal LV and RV mechanics of healthy children. Within the LV, no relevant time difference was observed, whereas a considerable mechanical delay is observed within the healthy RV. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504656 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504655&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F952%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504655 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504654&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F945%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Reduced LV systolic strain immediately after anthracycline treatment may indicate early impairment of myocardial function before detectable change in LVEF. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504654 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504653&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F940%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion LDS originate from different elements and phases of cardiac activity that generate mechanical waves which propagate throughout the lung and are thus expressed in pulsatile changes in ultrasound reflections. While such signals could originate either from pulsatile blood flow or reflections from movement of the blood vessel—alveolar air interface, the experimental evidence points towards the tissue–air interface movements due to vessel expansion as the origin. The LDS can potentially be an important tool for diagnosing and characterizing cardio-pulmonary physiological states and diseases. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504653 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504652&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F931%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion LV twist mechanics is significantly impaired in patients with TTC mainly due to a severe reduction in apical function and is entirely reversible. Furthermore, in the subgroup of patients with ST-segment elevation, the early post-admission evaluation of LV twist mechanics is more severely impaired in TTC when compared with MI. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504652 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504651&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F924%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Peak systolic velocity indices (mitral annulus tissue velocities, ejection velocities, and strain rate) exhibited greater variation than end-systolic indices during inotropic alterations from which it is assumed that they better reflected LV contraction. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504651 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504650&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F917%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion IS-e' well reflected LV longitudinal myocardial relaxation and LV diastolic function, and was found to be more useful in evaluating LV diastolic function than LW-e'. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504650 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504649&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F916%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504649 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504648&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F910%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Global AS is a sensitive and reproducible parameter to detect early and subtle LV systolic dysfunction, showing greater feasibility than other conventional strain parameters. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504648 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504647&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F909%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504647 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504646&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F904%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Optimal revascularization in diabetic patients with multivessel disease remains controversial. This subset analysis of the CARDia trial suggests both PCI and CABG achieve similar improvement in reversible ischaemia. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504646 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504645&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F895%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion This new semi-automated algorithm of LV endocardial border detection based on 3DE data appears suitable for clinical use by either expert or novice investigators with greater reproducibility and time of analysis than 2DE. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504645 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504644&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2F887%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Myocardial deformation assessed by 2DS was related to myocardial fibrosis assessed by IBS. LV reverse remodelling was predicted by mean CVIBS and GCS in patients with non-ischaemic DCM and GCS assessed by 2DS imaging is a simple method and therefore it can be readily used in clinical practice. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504644 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504643&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2FE45%3Frss%3D1 We report a case where real-time three-dimensional transoesophageal echocardiography (3D-TEE) was able to detect a complicated transseptal puncture during a Mitraclip procedure which was not seen on the two-dimensional TEE (2D-TEE) images. This case demonstrates the incremental value of 3D-TEE during transseptal puncture. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504643 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504642&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F12%2FE44%3Frss%3D1 Absent pulmonary valve syndrome (APVS) is a rare conotruncal anomaly consisting of a severely hypoplastic pulmonary valve with annular stenosis, aneurysmal dilatation of main pulmonary artery with dilatation of one or both pulmonary artery branches, and a ventricular septal defect. Here, we report a prenatal echo diagnosis of APVS in a 27-year-old primi gravida at 20 weeks of gestation confirmed on fetal autopsy. A ‘bow tie’-like hypoechoic shadow in fetal cardiac ultrasound observed by us in a modified four-chamber view was suggestive of aneurysmal dilatation of branch pulmonary arteries. The consequences of continuation of pregnancy including immediate neonatal complications and possible medical and multistaged surgical interventions were well explained. Parents opted fo... European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504642 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5504642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407636&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F886%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407636 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407635&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F885%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407635 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407634&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F884%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407634 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407633&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F883%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407633 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407632&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F882%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407632 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407631&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F881%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407631 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407630&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F880%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407630 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407629&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F871%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion A systolic long-axis peak velocity of <11 cm/s at the lateral tricuspid annulus most accurately detects moderately impaired RVEF as obtained by MRI; severely reduced RVEF ≤30% is best detected by RV MPI at a value of >0.50. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407629 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407628&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F870%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407628 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407627&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F865%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion In patients with mitral stenosis, cheaply and easily measurable platelet indices including MPV and PCT levels are associated with the presence of SEC and are independent risk factors of SEC. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407627 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407626&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F857%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion This retrospective study shows that in this population with depressed LVEF, no single echo-Doppler variable had high accuracy for predicting LV pre-A ≥15 mmHg. However, the ASE-EAE algorithm using multiple variables predicted LVFP with good accuracy, superior to any single echo-Doppler variable alone. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407626 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407625&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F850%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions In patients with severe AS and preserved LV ejection fraction, independently of the valvular load, an increase in aortic rigidity, as assessed by aortic beta index, is independently correlated with reduced LV longitudinal function, increased LV filling pressures, and BNP levels. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407625 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407624&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F841%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion (i) All CM patients show an impairment of longitudinal, circumferential, and radial myocardial deformations; (ii) LV peak twist is impaired only in CM with reduced EF but preserved in those with normal or increased EF; (iii) LV twist is prolonged and untwisting onset is delayed in all CM, suggesting that a mechanical adaptation to subclinical systolic abnormalities might induce, by a prolonged LV twist, the early onset of diastolic dysfunction. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407624 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407623&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F834%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion There is a subclinical decrease in right ventricular systolic and diastolic echocardiographic indices, although mostly, in the normal range, in a relatively short time interval after onset of chemotherapy. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407623 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407622&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F826%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions In healthy individuals LV size, competitive sport, age, and LV mass are independent determinants of LAVi. Body mass index and the E/e' ratio affect LAVi only in non-athletes. These findings may have practical implications when assessing normalcy of LA size in the clinical setting. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407622 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407621&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F818%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion In healthy adults, patients with systolic HF, or patients with HOCM, E' is related to LV long-axis function and E/A ratio, a global marker of LV filling. E' appears less sensitive to LV relaxation. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407621 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407620&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F817%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407620 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407619&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2F809%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The establishment of RV restrictive physiology appears to have significant predictive value in HCM, regardless of the presence of other detrimental risk factors. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407619 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407618&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F11%2FE43%3Frss%3D1 We describe four patients with symptomatic pericardial cysts who were treated with either echocardiographically guided percutaneous aspiration or video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, or both; thoracotomy; or conservative therapy. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407618 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5407618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314269&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F807-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314269 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314268&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F807%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314268 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314267&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F806%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314267 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314266&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F805%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314266 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314265&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F804%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314265 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314264&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F803%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314264 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314263&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F802%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314263 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314262&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F801%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314262 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314261&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F800%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314261 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314260&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F799%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314260 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314259&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F798%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314259 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314258&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F797%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314258 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314257&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F790%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion This is the first study describing LV diastolic performance during TAVI. Our results show improvement in diastolic function parameters in patients with preserved LV systolic function, immediately after successful TAVI. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314257 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314256&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F782%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion CRT can stop the vicious cycle of remodelling and dyssynchrony, and actually, turn it into the virtuous cycle of reverse remodelling and further resynchronization. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314256 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314255&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F773%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion By 2D strain technique it is possible to observe mild abnormalities in RV systolic and diastolic function of BrS patients that are less pronounced than those observed in ARVD/C patients. These results help to better define the phenotypic characteristics of BrS patients and represent the basis for future studies aimed at testing their clinical usefulness in BrS patients. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314255 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314254&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F767%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion BIV pacing preserves LVEF and minimizes LV dyssynchrony during long-term follow-up. Adverse remodelling observed during 3 years of RV pacing was prevented by BIV pacing. However, the adverse impact of RV pacing on LV function was not reflected in measures of clinical heart failure. Clinical trial registration: www.clinicaltrials.gov (identification number: NCT00228241). (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314254 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314253&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F766%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314253 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314252&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F762%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Stress MCE is highly predictive of cardiovascular events in patients with suspected or known CAD in long-term follow-up. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314252 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314251&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F756%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Persistent echocardiographic signs of right ventricular pressure overload 6 months after an acute PE did not predict long-term adverse outcome events in this study. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314251 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314250&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F750%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion 3D-TEE provides accurate and reproducible MVA measurements similar to 2D planimetry performed by experienced operators. Thus, 3D-TEE could be considered as a second-line alternative tool for the evaluation of MS severity in patients with poor echocardiographic windows or for team less accustomed to evaluate MS patients. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314250 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314249&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F744%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The endocardial binary appearance is associated with the degree of septal hypertrophy but cannot adequately distinguish between patients with Fabry disease and patients with other causes of left ventricular hypertrophy. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314249 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314248&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F737%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Screening by pUS assessed vascular and cardiac anatomy and function accurately and enabled correction of the diagnosis in 16% of patients admitted to a cardiac unit. In 55% of the participants, the cardiovascular ultrasound screening had important diagnostic influence. We suggest that it would be appropriate to implement strategies and systems for routinely adding an ultrasound cardiovascular examination to patients in cardiac units. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314248 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314247&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2F715%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314247 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314246&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2FE42%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314246 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314245&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2FE41%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314245 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314244&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2FE40%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314244 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314243&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2FE39%3Frss%3D1 We report a case of takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a 79-year-old woman with pulmonary embolism. Although pulmonary embolism has been listed as a potential cause of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, this is the first case reported with this association. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314243 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314242&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2FE38%3Frss%3D1 We reported a 76-year-old woman who had a severe systolic heart failure. She had severe hypocalcaemia due to hypoparathyroidism after thyroidectomy. Echocardiography showed a dilated left ventricle with a depressed left ventricular ejection fraction. Serum calcium level was low without other biological abnormalities. After calcium supplementation, heart failure improved rapidly. At 2 months, the calcium level was in a normal range and biventricular systolic and diastolic functions returned to normal. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314242 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314241&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2Fi33%3Frss%3D1 Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in clinical practice and is associated with significant mortality and morbidity due to stroke. Echocardiography plays a critical role in defining the clinical context of the arrhythmia and guiding management. Transoesophageal echocardiography is used to exclude intracardiac thrombus to facilitate early cardioversion. Emerging technologies such as catheter ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion have expanded the role of echocardiography such that it is essential to achieve a high standard of cardiac imaging to optimize patient outcomes. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314241 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314240&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2Fi25%3Frss%3D1 This article discusses the crucial role echocardiography has assumed in the assessment of stroke patients and describes the cardiac sources responsible. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314240 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314239&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2Fi17%3Frss%3D1 The clinical utility of transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is well established. Being a semi-invasive procedure, however, the potential for transmission of infection between sequential patients exists. This has implications for the protection of both patients and medical staff. Guidelines for disinfection during gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE) have been in place for many years.1,2 Unfortunately, similar guidance is lacking with respect to TOE. Although traversing the same body cavities and sharing many similarities with upper GIE, there are fundamental structural and procedural differences with TOE which merit special consideration in establishing a decontamination protocol. This document provides recommendations for TOE probe decontamination based on the available evidence, expert o... European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314239 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314238&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2Fi11%3Frss%3D1 The anatomy of the left atrium is reviewed with relevance to various interventional transcatheter procedures requiring manoeuvres within or passage through the left atrium. The component parts of the atrium—the atrial body with a vestibule, appendage, venous component, and the atrial septum—are described with emphasis on their spatial relationships to neighbouring cardiac and extra-cardiac structures. Normal variations are discussed for a better understanding of the anatomy so as to reduce the risk of potential complications during procedures. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314238 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314237&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2Fi3%3Frss%3D1 This article aims to outline the role of echocardiography at each stage of LAA occlusion. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314237 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5314236&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F10%2Fi1%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5314236 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5314236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208378&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F713%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208378 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208377&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F712%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208377 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208376&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F711%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208376 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208375&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F710%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208375 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208374&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F702%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Simple preoperative echocardiography measures allow the prediction of LV dysfunction after MVR in patients with leaflet prolapse. Patients with preoperative EF ≥64% and LVESD <37 mm incur relatively low risk of post-operative LV dysfunction. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208374 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208373&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F696%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Our data suggest that formulas (1) and (2) could be more reliable with respect to the traditional modified Bernoulli equation, when estimating echocardiographically sPAP and mPAP in patients with PH confirmed by right-heart catheterization. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208373 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208372&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F688%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The frequency of benfluorex exposure is high in patients with unexplained RVD. Combined aortic and mitral restrictive valve regurgitation is highly suggestive of valvular disease associated with benfluorex or other ASD therapy and may alert clinician about the possibility of this diagnosis. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208372 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208371&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F687%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208371 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208370&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F684%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The ISDN test is a reliable screening method for the detection of an HCM obstruction, however, the measurement should be delayed 5–10 min after the application of ISDN. Patients with negative ISDN tests should undergo exercise echocardiography. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208370 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208369&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F678%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Global strain is associated well with EF measured by all modalities. Global strain was found to be the best predictor of low EF measured by the gold standard MRI. Since global strain is an inexpensive test, these data may be of health economic interest. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208369 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208368&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F671%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion In Fabry disease, reduced TDI velocity seems to be the initial sign of cardiac involvement that occurs before the development of cardiac hypertrophy. ERT with agalsidase alfa delays the onset of cardiac involvement and should be considered at an earlier stage of the disease, even in the absence of left ventricular hypertrophy. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208368 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208367&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F665%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Point-of-care semi-quantitative evaluation of cardiac anatomy and function showed high feasibility and correlation with the reference method for most indices. Pocket-sized echocardiographic examinations of ~4 min length, performed at the bedside by experts, offers reliable assessment of cardiac structures, the pleural space and the large abdominal vessels. Clinical trial registration: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov; unique ID: NCT01081210. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208367 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208366&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F664%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208366 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208365&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F656%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion 3D echo improved quantitative RV size and function assessment compared with 2D echo in patients as well as in healthy controls. Everyday clinical use of 3D echo for RV assessment can be reality with the currently available software and provides incremental benefit in assessment of the right ventricle. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208365 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208364&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F655%3Frss%3D1 (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208364 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208363&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F648%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Real-time 3D adenosine stress echocardiography is a feasible and valuable technique to evaluate myocardial wall motion and perfusion in patients with suspected CAD, despite existing problems concerning lower spatial and temporal resolution when compared with 2D echocardiography. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208363 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208362&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2F643%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Atrial myocardial deformation properties are abnormal in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. CDC does not seem to have more atrial involvement than IDC. (Source: European Journal of Echocardiography) European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208362 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208361&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2FE37%3Frss%3D1 A 59-year-old man had, over a period of 5 years, three different clinical scenarios which led to dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO). Initially, this man who suffered from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy presented with asymmetric septal hypertrophy and systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the anterior mitral leaflet, along with mitral regurgitation. He was treated by septal myectomy and mitral valve repair with insertion of an artificial mitral ring. Several years later, he presented with severe LVOTO, this time related to the anteriorly displaced mitral coaptation site and the prosthetic ring. The ring and the anterior mitral leaflet were resected and a prosthetic mitral valve implanted. Several years later, the patient presented with LVOTO for a third time. It was now SAM... European Journal of Echocardiography journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208361 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5208361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208360&cid=s_35540_7_f&fid=35540&url=http%3A%2F%2Fejechocard.oxfordjournals.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F12%2F9%2FE36%3Frss%3D1 ‘Coronary steal’ is frequently observed in the recipient artery supplied from collaterals. Coronary steal during stress may have an adverse effect on myocardial function even in a ‘well-collateralized’ territory. We experienced one case with functional occlusion in which the coronary steal phenomenon was demonstrated non-invasively using transthoracic Doppler echocardiography. The non-invasive assessment of coronary flow measurement might allow us to obtain useful information for understanding the pathophysiology of coronary steal. 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