2023
Atrial fibrosis by cardiac MRI is a correlate for atrial stiffness in patients with atrial fibrillation
Lamy J, Taoutel R, Chamoun R, Akar J, Niederer S, Mojibian H, Huber S, Baldassarre L, Meadows J, Peters D. Atrial fibrosis by cardiac MRI is a correlate for atrial stiffness in patients with atrial fibrillation. The International Journal Of Cardiovascular Imaging 2023, 40: 107-117. PMID: 37857929, PMCID: PMC11378145, DOI: 10.1007/s10554-023-02968-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLate gadolinium enhancementLA reservoir strainLeft atrial pressureLA volumeReservoir strainLA fibrosisLA strainStiffness indexLA late gadolinium enhancementAtrial stiffness indexMaximal LA volumeAtrial fibrillation cohortLA minimum volumeAtrial tissue fibrosisMaximum LA volumeCardiac MR examsAtrial stiffnessAtrial strainAF ablationAtrial pressureAF cohortAtrial fibrillationAtrial fibrosisPatient subgroupsLGE volumeImpaired left-ventricular global longitudinal strain by feature-tracking cardiac MRI predicts mortality in systemic sclerosis
Feher A, Miller E, Peters D, Mojibian H, Sinusas A, Hinchcliff M, Baldassarre L. Impaired left-ventricular global longitudinal strain by feature-tracking cardiac MRI predicts mortality in systemic sclerosis. Rheumatology International 2023, 43: 849-858. PMID: 36894756, DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05294-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLate gadolinium enhancementLV-GLSSystemic sclerosisWorse survivalClinical indicationsImpaired left ventricular global longitudinal strainLeft ventricular global longitudinal strainPresence of LGECMR strainLV cardiac indexWorse LV-GLSLV ejection fractionCox regression analysisGlobal longitudinal strainLV cardiac outputGlobal radialCardiac indexOverall survivalRetrospective cohortEjection fractionPrognostic valueAdverse outcomesCardiac outputGadolinium enhancementRV strain
2021
Left ventricular myocardial strain and tissue characterization by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in immune checkpoint inhibitor associated cardiotoxicity
Higgins AY, Arbune A, Soufer A, Ragheb E, Kwan JM, Lamy J, Henry M, Cuomo JR, Charifa A, Gallegos C, Hull S, Coviello JS, Bader AS, Peters DC, Huber S, Mojibian HR, Sinusas AJ, Kluger H, Baldassarre LA. Left ventricular myocardial strain and tissue characterization by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in immune checkpoint inhibitor associated cardiotoxicity. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0246764. PMID: 33606757, PMCID: PMC7895343, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246764.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlobal longitudinal strainImmune checkpoint inhibitorsLate gadolinium enhancementRecovery of LVEFLake Louise criteriaCheckpoint inhibitorsNormal LVEFAverage global longitudinal strainPresence of LGEAbnormal global longitudinal strainCardiac magnetic resonance imagingCorrect clinical contextEvaluation of myocarditisLeft ventricular dysfunctionVentricular ejection fractionDiagnosis of myocarditisLeft ventricular strainCardiac magnetic resonanceLeft ventricular myocardial strainOvert left ventricular dysfunctionVentricular myocardial strainMagnetic resonance imagingAtrial strainVentricular dysfunctionVentricular strain
2019
Left atrial fibrosis correlates with extent of left ventricular myocardial delayed enhancement and left ventricular strain in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Latif SR, Nguyen VQ, Peters DC, Soufer A, Henry ML, Grunseich K, Testani J, Hur DJ, Huber S, Mojibian H, Dicks D, Sinusas AJ, Meadows JL, Papoutsidakis N, Jacoby D, Baldassarre LA. Left atrial fibrosis correlates with extent of left ventricular myocardial delayed enhancement and left ventricular strain in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The International Journal Of Cardiovascular Imaging 2019, 35: 1309-1318. PMID: 30790116, DOI: 10.1007/s10554-019-01551-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAtrial Function, LeftAtrial RemodelingCardiomyopathy, HypertrophicContrast MediaFemaleFibrosisHeart AtriaHeart VentriclesHumansHypertrophy, Left VentricularMagnetic Resonance Imaging, CineMaleMiddle AgedOrganometallic CompoundsPredictive Value of TestsRetrospective StudiesVentricular Dysfunction, LeftVentricular Function, LeftVentricular RemodelingConceptsLA fibrosisLV-LGEHypertrophic cardiomyopathyLA-LGELV fibrosisLV parametersLV end-diastolic volumeSetting of HCMAldosterone system inhibitionLate gadolinium enhancement (LGE) sequencesLV global strainLeft ventricular massEnd-diastolic volumeLeft atrial fibrosisMaximum wall thicknessFibrosis correlatesRenin-AngiotensinVentricular strainMedication usageAtrial fibrosisLV remodelingVentricular massLV massSystem inhibitionDiastolic volumePrognostic and functional implications of left atrial late gadolinium enhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance
Quail M, Grunseich K, Baldassarre LA, Mojibian H, Marieb MA, Cornfeld D, Soufer A, Sinusas AJ, Peters DC. Prognostic and functional implications of left atrial late gadolinium enhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance. Journal Of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2019, 21: 2. PMID: 30602395, PMCID: PMC6317232, DOI: 10.1186/s12968-018-0514-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLA late gadolinium enhancementNew-onset atrial arrhythmiasLate gadolinium enhancementAtrial arrhythmiasAtrial late gadolinium enhancementLA functionAtrial fibrillationGadolinium enhancementCardiovascular magnetic resonance imagingNew atrial arrhythmiasPoor procedural outcomesLV diastolic functionLA ejection fractionVentricular mechanical functionCardiovascular magnetic resonanceMagnetic resonance imagingSeptal eDiastolic functionEjection fractionHazard ratioLA volumeProcedural outcomesPrognostic biomarkerCardiac diseasePrior history
2018
REPAIRit: Improving Myocardial Nulling and Ghosting Artifacts of 3D Navigator‐Gated Late Gadolinium Enhancement Imaging During Arrhythmia
Hu C, Huber S, Latif SR, Santacana‐Laffitte G, Mojibian HR, Baldassarre LA, Peters DC. REPAIRit: Improving Myocardial Nulling and Ghosting Artifacts of 3D Navigator‐Gated Late Gadolinium Enhancement Imaging During Arrhythmia. Journal Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2018, 49: 688-699. PMID: 30252987, DOI: 10.1002/jmri.26284.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
T1-refBlochi: high resolution 3D post-contrast T1 myocardial mapping based on a single 3D late gadolinium enhancement volume, Bloch equations, and a reference T1
Hu C, Sinusas AJ, Huber S, Thorn S, Stacy MR, Mojibian H, Peters DC. T1-refBlochi: high resolution 3D post-contrast T1 myocardial mapping based on a single 3D late gadolinium enhancement volume, Bloch equations, and a reference T1. Journal Of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2016, 19: 63. PMID: 28821300, PMCID: PMC5563030, DOI: 10.1186/s12968-017-0375-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlgorithmsAnimalsCardiomyopathiesComputer SimulationContrast MediaFeasibility StudiesFemaleFibrosisHeart AtriaHumansImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedImaging, Three-DimensionalMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedModels, CardiovascularMonte Carlo MethodOrganometallic CompoundsPhantoms, ImagingPredictive Value of TestsReproducibility of ResultsSus scrofa
2011
Power Injection of Iodinated Intravenous Contrast Material through Acute and Chronic Hemodialysis Catheters
Hollander S, Mojibian H, Emery M, Tal MG. Power Injection of Iodinated Intravenous Contrast Material through Acute and Chronic Hemodialysis Catheters. The Journal Of Vascular Access 2011, 13: 61-64. PMID: 21725947, DOI: 10.5301/jva.2011.8442.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic hemodialysis cathetersHemodialysis cathetersPower injectorVenous accessContrast materialEnd-stage renal disease patientsAcute hemodialysis cathetersCT contrast materialRenal disease patientsPeripheral venous accessIntravenous contrast materialTomography contrast mediumPower contrast injectionDialysis catheterHemodialysis patientsDisease patientsContrast injectionCatheterContrast mediumImaging studiesVivo studiesInjectionPatientsCc/sAcuteImpact of Adaptive Statistical Iterative Reconstruction (ASIR) on radiation dose and image quality in aortic dissection studies: a qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Cornfeld D, Israel G, Detroy E, Bokhari J, Mojibian H. Impact of Adaptive Statistical Iterative Reconstruction (ASIR) on radiation dose and image quality in aortic dissection studies: a qualitative and quantitative analysis. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2011, 196: w336-40. PMID: 21343485, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.10.4573.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-length productAdaptive statistical iterative reconstructionAortic enhancementMuscle contrastVolume CT dose indexCT angiography examinationsStatistical iterative reconstructionCT dose indexRadiation dose reductionAngiography examinationsAbdominal aortaDose reductionDose indexAortaDissection studiesRadiation doseSubjective image qualityDiagnostic qualityIterative reconstructionAortic signalScansReviewersExaminationSimilar examinationGroup
2010
The Value of Preprocedure Computed Tomography for Planning Insertion of Inferior Vena Cava Filters
Jaskolka JD, Kwok RP, Gray SH, Mojibian HR. The Value of Preprocedure Computed Tomography for Planning Insertion of Inferior Vena Cava Filters. Canadian Association Of Radiologists Journal 2010, 61: 223-229. PMID: 20083369, DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2009.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overContrast MediaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPreoperative CareRadiographic Image EnhancementReference StandardsRenal VeinsRetrospective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityTomography, X-Ray ComputedTriiodobenzoic AcidsVena Cava FiltersVena Cava, InferiorVenous ThrombosisYoung AdultConceptsInferior vena cava filterIVC filter insertionRenal veinVena cava filtersMean IVC diameterComputed tomographyIVC diameterFilter insertionCava filtersAccessory renal veinsCircumaortic renal veinLowest renal veinAbdominal computed tomographyLumbar vertebral bodyReference standardIliocaval thrombosisRetrospective reviewCavagramIVC filtersIliocaval thrombusCatheter tipCriterion standardVertebral bodyIVC anatomyVeinThe Effect of Left-Sided Versus Right-Sided Contrast Infusion on Attenuation of the Main Pulmonary Artery When Performing Computed Tomography Angiograms of the Chest
Grimm LJ, Cornfeld D, Mojibian HR. The Effect of Left-Sided Versus Right-Sided Contrast Infusion on Attenuation of the Main Pulmonary Artery When Performing Computed Tomography Angiograms of the Chest. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 2010, 34: 52-57. PMID: 20118722, DOI: 10.1097/rct.0b013e3181ad2cfe.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMain pulmonary arteryPulmonary arteryPulmonary emboliCT angiogramConsecutive CT angiogramsPulmonary artery attenuationPatient characteristicsTomography angiogramContrast infusionExclusion criteriaArteryAngiogramsStatistical differenceMean attenuationInjection sideEmboliMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisInfusionChestArmStudy detailsPatientsConfoundersNumber of scans
2009
Clinical uses of time-resolved imaging in the body and peripheral vascular system.
Cornfeld D, Mojibian H. Clinical uses of time-resolved imaging in the body and peripheral vascular system. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2009, 193: w546-57. PMID: 19933630, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.09.2826.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Rapid assessment of regional and global left ventricular function using three-dimensional k-t BLAST imaging
Huber S, Muthupillai R, Mojibian H, Cheong B, Kouwenhoven M, Flamm SD. Rapid assessment of regional and global left ventricular function using three-dimensional k-t BLAST imaging. Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2008, 26: 727-738. PMID: 18486390, DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2008.01.027.Peer-Reviewed Original Research