Background Current semi-quantitative cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) techniques are of limited diagnostic value in patients with suspected myocarditis. T1and T2-mapping CMR are promising novel quantitative approaches to assess myocardial injury. This study evaluated the performance of T1 and T2 mapping CMR to identify patients with myocarditis in comparison with conventional CMR techniq...

1Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; 2Department of Clinical Radiology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; 3European Institute for Molecular Imaging, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; 4Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; 5Institute for Pathology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany; and...

The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical usefulness of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-Pro BNP) and nitric oxide (NO) with echocardiography (gold standard test) in diagnosis of canine cardiomyopathy. Out of 374 cases, 82 cases showing cardiovascular abnormalities including 16 cases of cardiomyopathy were further selected for standardization of biomarkers. Significant (P

Abstract Objective . Cardiovascular disease is a major threat to health and one of the primary causes death globally. The 12-lead ECG cheap commonly accessible tool identify cardiac abnormalities. Early accurate diagnosis will allow early treatment intervention prevent severe complications cardiovascular disease. Our objective develop an algorithm that automatically identifies 27 abnormalities ...

Do molecularly-targeted contrast agents have what it takes to usher in a paradigm shift as to how we will image cardiovascular disease in the near future? Moreover, are non-invasive vulnerable plaque detection and preemptive treatments with these novel nanoparticulate agents within reach for clinical applications? In this article, we attempt to make a compelling case for how the advent of molec...

Nowadays physicians see an increasing population of patients reaching reproductive age after surgery for complex congenital heart defects. Correction of congenital and acquired cardiovascular defects does not exclude experiencing a safe pregnancy. We present the case of a 27-year-old woman, who, after multistep surgery and endovascular treatment of her cardiovascular system, underwent successfu...

This review provides an overview of Marfan syndrome with an emphasis on cardiovascular complications and cardiovascular imaging. Both pre- and post-operative imaging is addressed with an explanation of surgical management. All relevant imaging modalities are discussed with a particular focus on cardiovascular MR.