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Feasibility and limitations of deep learning–based coronary calcium scoring in PET-CT: a comparison with coronary calcium score CT
This study aimed to determine the feasibility and limitations of deep learning–based coronary calcium scoring using positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) in comparison with coronary calcium...
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Open AccessDevelopment and validation of cardiac diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis of myocardial injury in small animal models
Cardiac diffusion weighted-magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) has slowly developed due to its technical difficulties. However, this limitation could be overcome by advanced techniques, including a stimulated ech...
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Open AccessEffects of left atrial function on pulmonary arterial pressure in acute myocardial infarction, hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathy
To investigate the differential contribution of the left atrial (LA) function and left ventricular (LV) fibrosis to pulmonary arterial systolic pressure (PASP) in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), dilated car...
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Open AccessA retrospective analysis of the relationship between anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody and interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody testing is used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis and associated with interstitial lung disease in RA. Herein, we investigate the relationship between anti-CCP antibod...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Early Detection and Serial Monitoring of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity Using T1-map** Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging: An Animal Study
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Open AccessCT-based radiomics signature for differentiation between cardiac tumors and thrombi: a retrospective, multicenter study
The study aimed to develop and validate whether the computed tomography (CT) radiomics analysis is effective in differentiating cardiac tumors and thrombi. For this retrospective study, a radiomics model was d...
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Open AccessUltrahigh-field cardiovascular magnetic resonance T1 and T2 map** for the assessment of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in rat models: validation against histopathologic changes
Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity is a well-recognized adverse effect of chemotherapy. Quantitative T1-map** cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is useful for detecting subclinical myocardial changes i...
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Open AccessIntralymphatic immunotherapy with tyrosine-adsorbed allergens: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Most previous studies used aluminum hydroxide-absorbed allergen extracts in evaluating the potential therapeutic roles of intralymphatic allergen-specific immunotherapy (ILAIT). In this study, we evaluated the...
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Open AccessEffect of sarcomere and mitochondria-related mutations on myocardial fibrosis in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Myocardial fibrosis is an important prognostic factor in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). However, the contribution from a wide spectrum of genetic mutations has not been well defined. We sought to investiga...
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Open AccessContribution of sarcomere gene mutations to left atrial function in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Left atrial (LA) enlargement and dysfunction are related to clinical course in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). We aimed to investigate genetic contribution to LA structural and functional remo...
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Open AccessGenetic relevance and determinants of mitral leaflet size in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Whether mitral leaflet elongation is a primary phenotype of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is controversial. We investigated the genetic relevance and determinants of mitral leaflet size by performing exten...
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Open AccessDiagnostic accuracy of low-radiation coronary computed tomography angiography with low tube voltage and knowledge-based model reconstruction
We aimed to evaluate the accuracy of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) with a low-radiation protocol and iterative model reconstruction (IMR), in comparison with invasive coronary angiography (IC...
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Electrocardiography based prediction of hypertrophy pattern and fibrosis amount in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: comparative study with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Although, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is a gold standard for risk stratification of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), is limited in some situations. We sought to evaluate the predictive power of ...
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Open AccessEarly Detection and Serial Monitoring of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity Using T1-map** Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging: An Animal Study
A reliable, non-invasive diagnostic method is needed for early detection and serial monitoring of cardiotoxicity, a well-known side effect of chemotherapy. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of T1-mapp...
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Predicting the image noise level of prospective ECG-triggered coronary computed tomography angiography: quantitative measurement of thoracic component versus body mass index
We evaluated the feasibility of using quantitatively measured thoracic components, as compared to body mass index (BMI), for predicting the image noise of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). One h...
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The feasibility of sub-millisievert coronary CT angiography with low tube voltage, prospective ECG gating, and a knowledge-based iterative model reconstruction algorithm
We evaluated the feasibility of sub-millisievert (mSv) coronary CT angiography (CCTA) using low tube voltage, prospective ECG gating, and a knowledge-based iterative model reconstruction algorithm. Twenty-four...
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Extracellular volume fraction in dilated cardiomyopathy patients without obvious late gadolinium enhancement: comparison with healthy control subjects
To evaluate whether the extracellular volume fraction (ECV) measured using cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging can detect myocardial tissue changes in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) without late gadolinium ...
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Open AccessExtracellular volume fraction in dilated cardiomyopathy patients without obvious late gadolinium enhancement: comparison with healthy control subjects
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Evaluation of extracellular volume fraction thresholds corresponding to myocardial late-gadolinium enhancement using cardiac magnetic resonance
To establish extracellular volume fraction (ECV) thresholds corresponding to myocardial lesion detected by late-gadolinium enhancement (LGE) cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging. Fifty-six patients with my...
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Open AccessDifferent contribution of extent of myocardial injury to left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in early reperfused acute myocardial infarction
We sought to investigate the influence of the extent of myocardial injury on left ventricular (LV) systolic and diastolic function in patients after reperfused acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
