Publications

Background Right ventricle (RV) function and volumes assessment by cardiac MRI has emerged as a strong prognostic marker in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH), but expert centers propose different thresholds, possibly explainable by methodologic differences. Research question What is the impact of RV trabeculation exclusion on RV metrics in patients with PH?

Objective Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) are often detected incidentally and can progress asymptomatically posing a significant risk for life-threatening aortic dissection or rupture. Despite established guidelines for surgical referral, a considerable number of patients experience delays in evaluation, representing a critical gap in care.

Rationale Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) use is increasingly prevalent, especially among young adults. There is limited quantitative information regarding the effects of ENDS on cardiovascular and pulmonary function in otherwise healthy subjects.

Aims To evaluate, in complex congenital heart disease (CHD), the feasibility of a single free-breathing dual-VENC 4D-flow MRI acquiring low- and high-VENC data consecutively within the same acquisition, and to quantify how metrics from low vs. high VENC co-vary across vascular territories. Methods and results We conducted a single-centre, retrospective cohort study on a 3T system.

Abstract Background – Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia associated with an increased risk of stroke and heart failure. AF is often asymptomatic and paroxysmal, making diagnosis challenging.

ABSTRACT Background – Severe aortic stenosis (AS) and mitral regurgitation (MR) are frequently undertreated and characterized by persistent sex, racial and ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities despite effective valve therapies. Whether automated electronic clinician notification (ECN) alerts improve the evaluation and treatment of AS and MR across health systems is unknown.

Background Early identification of patients at increased risk (IR) for new onset or undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) enables timely intervention and improved outcomes. The Tempus ECG-AF device offers a novel approach to risk stratification using standard electrocardiograms (ECGs). We retrospectively evaluated the device's potential clinical impact at a new clinical center.

Cardiovascular imaging is essential in the diagnosis, phenotyping and prognostic assessment of cardiovascular disease. However, longstanding limitations constrain the accuracy, throughput, and scalability of cardiovascular imaging techniques.

Purpose To evaluate the predictive value of myosteatosis as an opportunistic finding in coronary artery calcium (CAC) CT scans for clinically diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and compare it with an artificial intelligence (AI)-measured biomarker of emphysema derived from the same scans.

The left atrium (LA) plays a pivotal role in modulating left ventricular filling, yet its hemodynamics remain poorly understood due to the limitations of conventional ultrasound analysis.