Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) enables assessment and quantification of
morphological and functional parameters of the heart, including chamber size and function …

Morphological and functional parameters such as chamber size and function, aortic
diameters and distensibility, flow and T1 and T2* relaxation time can be assessed and …

Congenital variants and anomalies of the aortic arch are important to recognize as they may
be associated with vascular rings, congenital heart disease, and chromosomal …

Advances in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease (CHD) have led to
a marked improvement in the survival of patients with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). However …

Girls and women with Turner syndrome face a lifelong struggle with both congenital heart
disease and acquired cardiovascular conditions. Bicuspid aortic valve is common, and many …

This article provides expert opinion on the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR)
in young patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and in specific clinical situations. As …

Background Aortic enlargement and impaired bioelasticity are of interest in several cardiac
and non-cardiac diseases as they can lead to cardiovascular complications. Cardiovascular …

Aortic aneurysm, including both abdominal aortic aneurysm and thoracic aortic aneurysm, is
the cause of death of 1% to 2% of the Western population. This review focuses only on …

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has expanded its role in the diagnosis and
management of congenital heart disease (CHD) and acquired heart disease in pediatric …

Background Data regarding the risk of aortic dissection in patients with bicuspid aortic valve
and large ascending aortic diameter are limited, and appropriate timing of prophylactic …