JACC. Cardiovascular imaging
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JACC Cardiovasc Imaging · Jan 2016
Myocardial ECV Fraction Assessed by CMR Is Associated With Type of Hemodynamic Load and Arrhythmia in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot.
The aim of this study was to investigate the extent of diffuse myocardial fibrosis by measuring left (LV) and right ventricular (RV) extracellular volume fraction (ECV) in patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot (rTOF) and to explore its association with ventricular remodeling, hemodynamic load, and clinical parameters. ⋯ In this cohort, LV and RV ECV values were positively correlated, indicating an adverse ventricular-ventricular interaction at the tissue level. Increased ECV was associated with RV volume overload and arrhythmia. These findings may lead to future studies exploring the role of ECV in improving risk stratification and guiding therapeutic interventions.
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JACC Cardiovasc Imaging · Dec 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyLong-Term Clinical Impact of Coronary CT Angiography in Patients With Recent Acute-Onset Chest Pain: The Randomized Controlled CATCH Trial.
The aim of the CATCH (CArdiac cT in the treatment of acute CHest pain) trial was to investigate the long-term clinical impact of a coronary computed tomographic angiography (CTA)-guided treatment strategy in patients with recent acute-onset chest pain compared to standard care. ⋯ A coronary CTA-guided treatment strategy appears to improve clinical outcome in patients with recent acute-onset chest pain and normal electrocardiograms and troponin values compared to standard care with a functional test. (Cardiac-CT in the Treatment of Acute Chest Pain [CATCH]; NCT01534000).
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JACC Cardiovasc Imaging · Dec 2015
Global Longitudinal Strain Is a Superior Predictor of All-Cause Mortality in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of global longitudinal strain (GLS) in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) patients in relation to all-cause mortality. ⋯ GLS is an independent predictor of all-cause mortality in HFrEF patients, especially in male patients without AF. Furthermore, GLS was a superior prognosticator compared with all other echocardiographic parameters.
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JACC Cardiovasc Imaging · Nov 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational Studyhs-Troponin I Followed by CT Angiography Improves Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk Stratification Accuracy and Work-Up in Acute Chest Pain Patients: Results From ROMICAT II Trial.
This study compared diagnostic accuracy of conventional troponin/traditional coronary artery disease (CAD) assessment and highly sensitive troponin (hsTn) I/advanced CAD assessment for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) during the index hospitalization. ⋯ hsTnI at the time of presentation followed by early advanced coronary CTA assessment improves the risk stratification and diagnostic accuracy for ACS as compared to conventional troponin and traditional coronary CTA assessment. (Multicenter Study to Rule Out Myocardial Infarction/Ischemia by Cardiac Computed Tomography [ROMICAT-II]; NCT01084239).
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JACC Cardiovasc Imaging · Oct 2015
ReviewNoninvasive Fractional Flow Reserve Derived From Coronary CT Angiography: Clinical Data and Scientific Principles.
Fractional flow reserve derived from coronary computed tomography angiography enables noninvasive assessment of the hemodynamic significance of coronary artery lesions and coupling of the anatomic severity of a coronary stenosis with its physiological effects. Since its initial demonstration of feasibility of use in humans in 2011, a significant body of clinical evidence has developed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of coronary computed tomography angiography-derived fractional flow reserve compared with an invasive fractional flow reserve reference standard. ⋯ S. Food and Drug Administration.