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Open AccessAssociation of free fatty acid binding protein with central aortic stiffness, myocardial dysfunction and preserved ejection fraction heart failure
There is an established link between cardiometabolic abnormality, central arterial stiffness, and preserved ejection fraction heart failure (HFpEF). Adipocyte free fatty acid binding protein (a-FABP) has been ...
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Open AccessQualitative and semi-quantitative evaluation of myocardium perfusion with 3 T stress cardiac MRI
3 T MRI has been adopted by some centers as the primary choice for assessment of myocardial perfusion over conventional 1.5 T MRI. However, there is no data published on the potential additional value of incor...
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Body composition, C-reactive protein, carotid artery remodeling and subclinical atherosclerosis in a general Taiwanese population
Obesity, an escalating problem worldwide, increases the risk of serious disease, particularly atherosclerosis. A community-based cross-sectional study was designed to screen for undetected atherosclerosis. Hig...
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Open AccessDiagnostic performance of 3T stress magnetic resonance myocardial perfusion imaging (MRMPI) using 32-channel cardiac coil in patients with coronary artery disease
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Open AccessLarge aortic aneurysm mimicking a cardiac tumor
Extrinsic left atrial compression caused by a displaced, crooked descending thoracic aorta is rare. This anomaly may mimic primary cardiac tumors or metastatic neoplasms from the first look.