OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to review and illustrate various clinical
applications of phase-contrast MRI. CONCLUSION. Cardiac MRI has emerged as a valuable …

Left bundle branch block (LBBB) results in an altered pattern of left ventricular (LV) activation
and subsequent contraction, causing remarkable changes in LV mechanics, perfusion and …

Background—Data from single-center studies suggest that echocardiographic parameters of
mechanical dyssynchrony may improve patient selection for cardiac resynchronization …

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the usefulness of each type of strain for
left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony assessment and its predictive value for a positive …

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is now a well-recognized therapeutic option for
patients with end-stage heart failure. However, not all patients respond to CRT, and …

Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine whether the extent of left ventricular
scar, measured with delayed hyperenhancement cardiac magnetic resonance (DHE-CMR) …

The significance of left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony for the prediction of response to
cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been demonstrated. Parameters reflecting LV …

Objectives: We aimed to assess a novel measure of left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony, a
cardiovascular magnetic resonance-tissue synchronization index (CMR-TSI), in patients with …

Aim To assess the relative value of a novel measure of left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony
derived from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the extent of scar tissue for prediction …

Background Early detection of diastolic dysfunction is crucial for patients with incipient heart
failure. Although this evaluation could be performed from phase-contrast (PC) …