Quantitative assessment of morphological and functional cardiac parameters by
cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is essential for research and routine clinical …

The cushioning function of large arteries encompasses distension during systole and recoil
during diastole which transforms pulsatile flow into a steady flow in the microcirculation …

Prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of the largest public health
challenges of our time. Identifying individuals at increased cardiovascular risk at an …

Rationale: Machine learning may be useful to characterize cardiovascular risk, predict
outcomes, and identify biomarkers in population studies. Objective: To test the ability of …

The Cardiovascular Disease in Women Committee of the American College of Cardiology,
in conjunction with interested parties (from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute …

The arterial pulse wave (PW) is a rich source of information on cardiovascular (CV) health. It
is widely measured by both consumer and clinical devices. However, the physical …

Differences in cardiac and aortic structure and function are associated with cardiovascular
diseases and a wide range of other types of disease. Here we analyzed cardiovascular …

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 …

Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is high,
and the presence of CKD worsens outcomes of cardiovascular disease (CVD). CKD is …

Thoracic aortic diseases that involve progressive enlargement, acute dissection, or rupture
are influenced by the hemodynamic loads and mechanical properties of the wall. We have …