Viral myocarditis remains a prominent infectious-inflammatory disease for patients
throughout the lifespan. The condition presents several challenges including varied modes …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition with a prevalence of 10–15%
worldwide. An inverse-graded relationship exists between cardiovascular events and …

Stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is a cost-effective, noninvasive
test that accurately assesses myocardial ischemia, myocardial viability, and cardiac function …

Summary Background Cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs) reduce scarring after myocardial
infarction, increase viable myocardium, and boost cardiac function in preclinical models. We …

Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart frequently resulting from viral infections
and/or post-viral immune-mediated responses. It is one of the important causes of dilated …

Cardiac toxicity is one of the most concerning side effects of anti-cancer therapy. The gain in
life expectancy obtained with anti-cancer therapy can be compromised by increased …

Diffuse interstitial or replacement myocardial fibrosis is a common feature of a broad variety
of cardiomyopathies. Myocardial fibrosis leads to impaired cardiac diastolic and systolic …

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has become the primary tool for noninvasive
assessment of myocardial inflammation in patients with suspected myocarditis. The …

Objectives: This study sought to report full 1-year results, detailed magnetic resonance
imaging analysis, and determinants of efficacy in the prospective, randomized, controlled …

The writing committee consisted of acknowledged experts in the field of CMR, as well as a
liaison from the ACCF Task Force on Clinical ECDs, the oversight group for this document …