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    Echocardiography: Volume 33, Issue 1

    1-167
    January 2016
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  • Pages: 1-3
  • First Published: 09 January 2016

ISCU News

ISCU News

  • Pages: 4-5
  • First Published: 09 January 2016

Original Investigations

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Correlation between Pulmonary Artery Pressure Measured by Echocardiography and Right Heart Catheterization in Patients with Rheumatic Mitral Valve Stenosis (A Prospective Study)

Bahram Sohrabi M.D.,  Babak Kazemi M.D.,  Alireza Mehryar M.D.,  Amir Teimouri-Dereshki M.D.,  Mehrnoush Toufan M.D.,  Naser Aslanabadi M.D., 
  • Pages: 7-13
  • First Published: 20 June 2015

The Utility of Systolic and Diastolic Echocardiographic Parameters for Predicting Coronary Artery Disease Burden as Defined by the SYNTAX Score

Shuangbo Liu M.D., F.R.C.P.C.,  Motaz Moussa M.D., F.R.C.P.C.,  Anthony W. Wassef M.D., F.R.C.P.C.,  Brett M. Hiebert M.Sc,  Farrukh Hussain M.D., F.R.C.P.C.,  Davinder S. Jassal M.D., F.A.C.C., F.R.C.P.C., 
  • Pages: 14-22
  • First Published: 26 June 2015

Utility of Isovolumic Contraction Peak Velocity for Evaluation of Adult Patient Status after Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defect

Takuma Sawa M.D.,  Hidekazu Tanaka M.D., Ph.D.,  Yoshiki Motoji M.D., Ph.D.,  Mana Hiraishi M.D.,  Yasuhide Mochizuki M.D.,  Keiko Ryo M.D., Ph.D.,  Kensuke Matsumoto M.D.,  Hiromasa Otake M.D., Ph.D.,  Toshiro Shinke M.D., Ph.D.,  Ken-ichi Hirata M.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 23-29
  • First Published: 06 June 2015

Diastolic Stunning as a Marker of Severe Coronary Artery Stenosis: Analysis by Speckle Tracking Radial Strain in the Resting Echocardiogram

Hiroyo Kaseno M.D.,  Takuji Toyama M.D.,  Hiroki Okaniwa M.T.,  Hiroyuki Toide M.T.,  Eiji Yamashita M.D.,  Ren Kawaguchi M.D.,  Hitoshi Adachi M.D.,  Hiroshi Hoshizaki M.D.,  Shigeru Oshima M.D., 
  • Pages: 30-37
  • First Published: 29 June 2015

Left Atrial Dysfunction Assessed by Two-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in Patients with Impaired Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Dawid Miśkowiec M.D.,  Kupczyńska Karolina M.D.,  Błażej W. Michalski M.D., Ph.D.,  Barbara Uznańska-Loch M.D., Ph.D.,  Małgorzata Kurpesa M.D., Ph.D.,  Jarosław D. Kasprzak M.D., Ph.D.,  Piotr Lipiec M.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 38-45
  • First Published: 08 June 2015

Association of Right Atrial Mechanics with Hemodynamics and Physical Capacity in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Insight from a Single-Center Cohort in Northern Sweden

Samir Kanti Saha M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C., F.E.S.C.,  Stefan Söderberg M.D., Ph.D.,  Per Lindqvist Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 46-56
  • First Published: 11 June 2015

Right Ventricular Structure and Function in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis with or without Pulmonary Hypertension

Antonello D'Andrea M.D., Ph.D.,  Anna Stanziola M.D.,  Enza Di Palma M.D.,  Maria Martino M.D.,  Michele D'Alto M.D.,  Santo Dellegrottaglie M.D.,  Rosangela Cocchia M.D.,  Lucia Riegler M.D.,  Meredyth Vanessa Betancourt Cordido M.D.,  Maurizia Lanza M.D.,  Marco Maglione M.D.,  Veronica Diana M.D.,  Raffaele Calabrò M.D.,  Maria Giovanna Russo M.D.,  Mani Vannan M.D.,  Eduardo Bossone M.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 57-65
  • First Published: 11 June 2015

Should the Celiac Artery Be Used as an Anatomical Marker for the Descending Thoracic Aorta During Transesophageal Echocardiography?

Li Zhou M.D., Ph.D.,  Nikhil Jariwala M.D.,  Leon Frazin M.D. F.A.C.C., 
  • Pages: 66-68
  • First Published: 20 June 2015

A New Method for Direct Three-Dimensional Measurement of Left Atrial Appendage Dimensions during Transesophageal Echocardiography

Chaim Yosefy M.D.,  Avishag Laish-Farkash M.D., Ph.D.,  Yulia Azhibekov M.D.,  Vladimir Khalameizer M.D.,  Boris Brodkin M.D.,  Amos Katz M.D., 
  • Pages: 69-76
  • First Published: 06 June 2015

Comparison between Regional and Local Pulse-Wave Velocity Data

Iana Simova Ph.D.,  Tzvetana Katova D.Sci.,  Ciro Santoro M.D.,  Maurizio Galderisi Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 77-81
  • First Published: 06 June 2015

Assessment of Myocardial Function in Children before and after Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation

Hala ElMarsafawy M.D.,  Mohamed Matter M.D.,  Mohamed Sarhan M.D.,  Rasha El-Ashry M.D.,  Youssef Al-Tonbary M.D., 
  • Pages: 82-89
  • First Published: 08 June 2015

Prenatal Diagnosis of Fetal Interrupted Aortic Arch Type A by Two-Dimensional Echocardiography and Four-Dimensional Echocardiography with B-Flow Imaging and Spatiotemporal Image Correlation

Dongyu Zhang M. Sc.,  Ying Zhang Ph.D.,  Weidong Ren Ph.D.,  Feifei Sun M.D.,  Yajun Guo M.D.,  Wei Sun M.D.,  Yu Wang M.D.,  Liping Huang Ph.D.,  Ailu Cai Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 90-98
  • First Published: 22 June 2015

Screening of Congenital Heart Diseases by Three-Dimensional Ultrasound Using Spatiotemporal Image Correlation: Influence of Professional Experience

Juliana Y. Novaes M.D.,  Marina M. Zamith M.D.,  Edward Araujo Júnior Ph.D.,  Enoch Q. de Sá Barreto M.D.,  Fernanda S. B. Barros Ph.D.,  Antonio F. Moron Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 99-104
  • First Published: 20 June 2015

Review Articles

The Role of Echocardiography in the Evaluation of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Nicole Pristera B.A.,  Ray Musarra R.C.S., R.C.D.S.,  Robert Schilz D.O., Ph.D.,  Brian D Hoit M.D., F.A.S.E., 
  • Pages: 105-116
  • First Published: 02 November 2015

Intrinsic and Extrinsic Cardiac Pseudotumors: Echocardiographic Evaluation and Review of the Literature

Ryan J. Maybrook M.D.,  Muhammad R. Afzal M.D.,  Sonya Parashar M.S.,  Brent Deibert B.S.,  Mary Chivington R.D.C.S.,  Jacquelyn Y. Walker R.D.C.S.,  Buddhadeb Dawn M.D.,  Deepak Parashara M.D., 
  • Pages: 117-132
  • First Published: 23 October 2015

ECHO ROUNDS Section Editor: Edmund Kenneth Kerut, M.D.

Avoidance of Left Atrial Wall Puncture with Marked Atrial Septal Tenting during Attempted Septal Puncture for the Pulmonary Vein Cryoballoon Ablation Procedure

Edmund Kenneth Kerut M.D.,  James McKinnie M.D.,  Curtis Hanawalt R.D.C.S., 
  • Pages: 133-134
  • First Published: 30 October 2015

Doppler Hemodynamics

Continuing Medical Education Activity in Echocardiography

Bahaa M. Fadel M.D.,  Dania Mohty M.D., Ph.D.,  Aysha Husain M.D.,  Khadija Alassas M.D.,  Najmeddine Echahidi M.D.,  Ziad Dahdouh M.D.,  Giovanni Di Salvo M.D., 
  • Page: 135
  • First Published: 09 January 2016

CME

Spectral Doppler of the Hepatic Veins in Rate, Rhythm, and Conduction Disorders

Bahaa M. Fadel M.D.,  Dania Mohty M.D., Ph.D.,  Aysha Husain M.D.,  Khadija Alassas M.D.,  Najmeddine Echahidi M.D.,  Ziad Dahdouh M.D.,  Giovanni Di Salvo M.D., 
  • Pages: 136-140
  • First Published: 23 October 2015

CASE REPORTS Section Editor: Brian D. Hoit, M.D.

Large Esophageal Hematoma Following Transesophageal Echocardiography-Guided Device Closure of Atrial Septal Defect

Deepa Sasikumar D.M.,  Krishnamoorthy K. Mahadevan D.M., 
  • Pages: 141-144
  • First Published: 23 October 2015
Mini-Abstract

A lady underwent device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) under transesophageal echocardiography guidance. A massive esophageal hematoma was diagnosed 4 days after the procedure, which was aggravated by the use of dual antiplatelets. She was managed conservatively. With careful monitoring, the antiplatelets were stopped and the hematoma resolved by 10 days. The antiplatelets were restarted gradually. Esophageal perforation following device closure of ASD is particularly challenging as the scenario is worsened by the use of antiplatelets, and they have to be discontinued with the attendant risk of thromboembolism.

Left Ventricular Thrombus in the Setting of Normal Left Ventricular Function in Patients with Crohn's Disease

Ravi Rasalingam M.D.,  Ibrahim M. Saeed M.D.,  Pamela K. Woodard M.D.,  Julio E. Pérez M.D., 
  • Pages: 145-149
  • First Published: 23 October 2015
Mini-Abstract

Crohn's disease results in a hypercoagulable state increasing the risk of venous or arterial thromboembolism. Cardiac involvement is not well described. Left ventricular thrombi were identified in two patients with Crohn's disease with normal left ventricular systolic function, highlighting an exception to the common belief that apical thrombi are associated with wall motion abnormalities.

Echocardiography and Cardiac Rupture: Is Contrast Extravasation an Indication for Surgery?

Jonathan S. Katz M.D.,  Moshe Heching M.D.,  Darryl M. Hoffman M.D.,  Tatyana Danilov M.D.,  Robert F. Tranbaugh M.D., 
  • Pages: 150-153
  • First Published: 24 August 2015
Mini-Abstract

Contrast echocardiography demonstrating microbubbles in the pericardial space has often been cited as evidence of ventricular rupture requiring emergent surgical intervention. We report a case where no myocardial perforation was found during post-MI surgery despite prior echocardiographic evidence of contrast extravasation into the pericardial effusion. Clinical decision making requires balancing imaging evidence with clinical circumstances to determine the optimal timing for surgical intervention.

Abnormal Connection of the Ductus Venosus to a Dilated Coronary Sinus Imaged by Prenatal Echocardiography: Case Report

Yuan Qian M.S.,  Han Bing M.S.,  Cai Ailu M.D.,  Sun Wei M.S.,  Wang Yu M.S.,  Wang Lei M.S., 
  • Pages: 154-156
  • First Published: 23 October 2015
Mini-Abstract

We describe a case of a fetus with an ectopic connection of the ductus venosus to a dilated coronary sinus. Neither a persistent left superior vena cava nor an anomalous pulmonary venous connection was present. The postnatal outcome of this fetus was good.

IMAGE SECTION Section Editor: Brian D. Hoit, M.D.

Acute Myocarditis Diagnosed by Layer-Specific 2D Longitudinal Speckle Tracking Analysis

Thibault Caspar M.D.,  Philippe Germain M.D.,  Soraya El Ghannudi M.D., Ph.D.,  Olivier Morel M.D., Ph.D.,  Hafida Samet M.D.,  Annie Trinh M.D.,  Hélène Petit-Eisenmann M.D.,  Samy Talha M.D., Ph.D.,  Marie Fichot M.D.,  Laurence Jesel M.D.,  Patrick Ohlmann M.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 157-158
  • First Published: 06 September 2015
Mini-Abstract

This is a report of a 34-year-old patient presenting with acute chest pain, whose diagnosis of acute myocarditis was suspected by layer-specific longitudinal speckle tracking analysis, showing preferential alteration of subepicardial deformation in the left ventricular lateral wall, and confirmed by cardiac MRI showing late gadolinium enhancement in the subepicardium of the same LV segments.

A Bulge in the Mid-Left Cardiac Border: What Is the Diagnosis?

Anubhav Singhal M.D., D.M.,  Sudeep Kumar M.D., D.M., F.A.C.C., F.E.S.C.,  Neetu Soni M.D.,  Aditya Kapoor M.D., D.M., F.A.C.C., F.E.S.C., 
  • Pages: 159-161
  • First Published: 18 September 2015
Mini-Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm of aorto-mitral intervalvular fibrosa region (AMIVF) is relatively rare and leads to the development of a pulsatile cavity in the mitral–aortic junction communicating with LV outflow tract. We present a young man with a large AMIVF aneurysm in which the x-ray revealed a prominent bulge on mid-left cardiac border. The usual differential diagnosis of such a bulge includes an enlarged LA appendage, ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm, dilated right ventricular subinfundibulum, absent pericardium, pericardial cysts, etc. Our case highlights the fact that physicians may also need to consider the rare possibility of an AMIVF aneurysm in this list.

Restrictive Physiology of Right Ventricle after Ross Procedure

Katrien Blanchart M.D.,  Dimitrios Buklas M.D.,  Fabien Labombarda M.D., 
  • Pages: 162-163
  • First Published: 20 September 2015
Mini-Abstract

A 48-year-old man, lost to medical follow-up, presented a severe restrictive physiology of the right ventricle caused by pulmonary homograft stenosis after a Ross procedure performed 17 years earlier. Right ventricular outflow reconstruction was performed with replacement of the proximal pulmonary artery and implantation of a bioprosthetic valve. Restrictive physiology of the right ventricle is strongly related to deterioration in right ventricular long-axis function and decreased exercise tolerance, even after removal of the obstruction.

Letters to the Editors

What's in a Name? Confusing Agitated Saline Contrast with Ultrasound Contrast Agents

Srikanth Vallurupalli M.D., 
  • Page: 164
  • First Published: 09 January 2016

Transient Ischemic Attack Caused by Contrast Echocardiography in a Patient with Platypnea-Orthodeoxia

Michael L. Main M.D.,  Steven B. Feinstein M.D.,  Linda M. Feinstein J.D.,  Paul A. Grayburn M.D.,  Stephanie R. Wilson M.D., 
  • Pages: 165-166
  • First Published: 09 January 2016

Obscurum Per Obscurius. Which Contrast Agent Should Be Contraindicated for Cardiac Shunt Detection (Agitated Saline Agent vs. Ultrasound Contrast Agent)? : Reply to two Letters

Goran Loncar M.D.,  Laurent Payot M.D., 
  • Page: 167
  • First Published: 09 January 2016