The following articles are being highlighted as part of Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging’s Topic Review. This series will summarize the most important manuscripts, as selected by the editors, that have been published in the Circulation portfolio. The studies included in this article represent the most significant research in the area of congenital heart disease. (Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 201...

The following articles are being highlighted as part of Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging’s Topic Review. This series summarizes the most important articles, as selected by the editors, that have published in the Circulation portfolio. The studies included in this article represent the most significant research in the area of structural heart disease, cardiac function, aortic disease, and mol...

Uncorrected chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation (CIMR) is associated with decreased left ventricular (LV) torsion and may contribute to a vicious cycle wherein “MR begets MR.” It has not been definitively established, however, whether the reduced LV torsion in CIMR is a direct result of the infarct, the MR, or a combination of the two. Currently, the most common technique to restore valve com...

The following articles are being highlighted as part of Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging’s Topic Review. This series summarizes the most important articles, as selected by the editors, that have published in the Circulation portfolio. The studies included in this article represent the most significant research in the area of structural heart disease, cardiac function, aortic disease, and mol...

The following are highlights from the new series, Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging Topic Review. This series summarizes the most important articles, as selected by the editors, that have been published in the Circulation portfolio. The objective of this new series is to provide our readership with a timely, comprehensive selection of important articles that are relevant to the imaging and ge...

The following articles are being highlighted as part of Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging’s Topic Review. This series will summarize the most important manuscripts, as selected by the editors, that have been published in the Circulation portfolio. The studies included in this article represent the most significant research in the area of congenital heart disease. (Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 201...

Introduction: Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is an important imaging modality in managing patients with cardiovascular disease. MPI has a significant role in diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease; however it is subjected to different artifacts. Combining pharmacologic stress with submaximal exercise reduces side effects, improves image quality, and enhances the...