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Advances in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2024) | Viewed by 3508

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Minjie Lu

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Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
Interests: cardiovascular imaging diagnosis; MRI diagnosis; coronary heart disease; cardiomyopathy; valvular disease; congenital heart disease; heart tumor; great vascular disease
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Dr. Arlene Sirajuddin

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Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, USA
Interests: non-ischemic cardiomyopathy; T1 mapping; interstitial lung disease; pulmonary lymphoproliferative disease; cardiothoracic amyloidosis
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

After the success of the first edition of the Special Issue “Advances in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/diagnostics/special_issues/Cardiac_MRI), which presented a total of 14 papers—including 11 original research papers and 2 comprehensive reviews, we are pleased to announce this second edition.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is a versatile and non-invasive imaging modality that accurately diagnoses and characterizes cardiovascular disease. CMR is widely accepted as the gold standard for the evaluation of cardiac function. CMR can also characterize various conditions affecting myocardial tissue, such as inflammation, edema, necrosis, and fibrosis. New techniques, including T1 mapping, extracellular volume fraction, myocardial strain, 4D flow, DWI/DTI, chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST), artificial intelligence, and machine learning, continue to expand the role of CMR in the diagnosis, risk stratification, and management of cardiovascular diseases.

This Special Issue aims to provide an update on the latest advances in basic, translational, and clinical CMR research. We seek original research articles as well as reviews discussing recent advances in CMR, new CMR techniques, and/or future directions of CMR.

Prof. Dr. Minjie Lu
Dr. Arlene Sirajuddin
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • cardiovascular magnetic resonance
  • T1 mapping
  • DWI/DTI
  • artificial intelligence
  • machine learning

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Impact of Epicardial Adipose Tissue on Infarct Size and Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients with Anterior ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
by Jose Gavara, Hector Merenciano-Gonzalez, Jordi Llopis-Lorente, Tamara Molina-Garcia, Nerea Perez-Solé, Elena de Dios, Víctor Marcos-Garces, Jose V. Monmeneu, Maria P. Lopez-Lereu, Joaquim Canoves, Clara Bonanad, David Moratal, Julio Núñez, Antoni Bayés-Genis, Juan Sanchis, Francisco J. Chorro, Cesar Rios-Navarro and Vicente Bodí
Diagnostics 2024, 14(4), 368; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14040368 - 7 Feb 2024
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We aimed to assess the correlation of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR)-derived epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) with infarct size (IS) and residual systolic function in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We enrolled patients discharged for a first anterior reperfused STEMI submitted to undergo CMR. [...] Read more.
We aimed to assess the correlation of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR)-derived epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) with infarct size (IS) and residual systolic function in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We enrolled patients discharged for a first anterior reperfused STEMI submitted to undergo CMR. EAT, left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (LVEF), and IS were quantified at the 1-week (n = 221) and at 6-month CMR (n = 167). At 1-week CMR, mean EAT was 31 ± 13 mL/m2. Patients with high EAT volume (n = 72) showed larger 1-week IS. After adjustment, EAT extent was independently related to 1-week IS. In patients with large IS at 1 week (>30% of LV mass, n = 88), those with high EAT showed more preserved 6-month LVEF. This association persisted after adjustment and in a 1:1 propensity score-matched patient subset. Overall, EAT decreased at 6 months. In patients with large IS, a greater reduction of EAT was associated with more preserved 6-month LVEF. In STEMI, a higher presence of EAT was associated with a larger IS. Nevertheless, in patients with large infarctions, high EAT and greater subsequent EAT reduction were linked to more preserved LVEF in the chronic phase. This dual and paradoxical effect of EAT fuels the need for further research in this field. Full article
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Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in Patients with Non-Ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy Who Undergo Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: A Narrative Review
by Nikolaos Antoniou, Maria Kalaitzoglou, Lamprini Tsigkriki, Amalia Baroutidou, Adam Tsaousidis, George Koulaouzidis, George Giannakoulas and Dafni Charisopoulou
Diagnostics 2024, 14(11), 1178; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14111178 - 3 Jun 2024
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Non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) represents a significant cause of heart failure, defined as the presence of left ventricular (LV) dilatation and systolic dysfunction unexplained solely by abnormal loading conditions or coronary artery disease. Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has emerged as a cornerstone in [...] Read more.
Non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) represents a significant cause of heart failure, defined as the presence of left ventricular (LV) dilatation and systolic dysfunction unexplained solely by abnormal loading conditions or coronary artery disease. Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has emerged as a cornerstone in the management of heart failure, particularly in patients with DCM. However, identifying patients who will benefit the most from CRT remains challenging. Speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) has garnered attention as a non-invasive imaging modality that allows for the quantitative assessment of myocardial mechanics, offering insights into LV function beyond traditional echocardiographic parameters. This comprehensive review explores the role of STE in guiding patient selection and optimizing outcomes in CRT for DCM. By assessing parameters such as LV strain, strain rate, and dyssynchrony, STE enables a more precise evaluation of myocardial function and mechanical dyssynchrony, aiding in the identification of patients who are most likely to benefit from CRT. Furthermore, STE provides valuable prognostic information and facilitates post-CRT optimization by guiding lead placement and assessing response to therapy. Through an integration of STE with CRT, clinicians can enhance patient selection, improve procedural success rates, and ultimately, optimize clinical outcomes in patients with DCM. This review underscores the pivotal role of STE in advancing personalized management strategies for DCM patients undergoing CRT. Full article
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