Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered the clinical reference standard for measuring the right ventricular (RV) volume and ejection fraction, although real-time 3-dimensional echocardiography (RT3DE) would be a preferred method…
The objective of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of the myocardial performance index (MPI), assessed by color-coded tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) M-mode through the anterior mitral leaflet….
The report by Cheng et al in the September 1, 2010, issue of The American Journal of Cardiology provides new insights for clinicians and researchers alike on the relation of…
The cold pressor test (CPT) has been used as a functional endothelial test of the coronary arteries and also for assessing pain threshold and tolerance. Approximately 4,500 CPTs were performed…
The influence of volume overload on ventricular performance has been previously investigated but primarily with respect to the duration of overload. The aim of the present study was to elucidate…
We are delighted to learn that Drs. Akerström and Rodríguez-Padial are convinced that “the J-curve exists, because there must be a point at which [blood] pressure becomes too low to…
Anthracycline therapy is well known for its adverse cardiac effects. However, few studies have been performed of the long-term follow-up of myocardial function in adult survivors of Hodgkin’s lymphoma receiving…
Reducing high blood pressure (BP) improves cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. It has been estimated that about 14% of all deaths worldwide are directly attributable to elevated BP, so its effective…
The 22.q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is a common genetic condition associated with 22q11.2 microdeletions and classically has included congenital heart disease (CHD) as a part of the variable expression. Some…
Direct measurement of anatomic regurgitant orifice area (AROA) by 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography was evaluated for analysis of mitral regurgitation (MR) severity. In 72 patients (age 70.6 ± 13.3 years, 37…
