2023
Impaired 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
2020
Left atrial late gadolinium enhancement is associated with atrial fibrillation as detected by continuous monitoring
Bertelsen L, Diederichsen S, Haugan K, Brandes A, Graff C, Krieger D, Kronborg C, Kober L, Peters D, Olesen M, Hojberg S, Vejlstrup N, Svendsen J. Left atrial late gadolinium enhancement is associated with atrial fibrillation as detected by continuous monitoring. European Heart Journal 2020, 41: ehaa946.0308. DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.0308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImplantable loop recorderIncident AFAtrial late gadolinium enhancementLA-LGELate gadolinium enhancementLoop recorderLA volumeLeft ventricularAF episodesGadolinium enhancementLV extracellular volume fractionCardiac magnetic resonance imagingAF ablation proceduresCox regression analysisMultivariable risk prediction modelMagnetic resonance imagingRisk prediction modelExtracellular volume fractionUnknown AFLA fibrosisHazard ratioAtrial fibrillationPrognostic valueAtrial fibrosisRisk factors
2019
Prognostic 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
Assessment of diastolic function and atrial remodeling by MRI – validation and correlation with echocardiography and filling pressure
Seemann F, Baldassarre LA, Llanos‐Chea F, Gonzales RA, Grunseich K, Hu C, Sugeng L, Meadows J, Heiberg E, Peters DC. Assessment of diastolic function and atrial remodeling by MRI – validation and correlation with echocardiography and filling pressure. Physiological Reports 2018, 6: e13828. PMID: 30187654, PMCID: PMC6125607, DOI: 10.14814/phy2.13828.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLate gadolinium enhancementMagnetic resonance imagingPulmonary capillary wedge pressureLA late gadolinium enhancementCapillary wedge pressureTransthoracic echocardiographyDiastolic functionDiastolic parametersWedge pressureAtrial remodelingFilling pressureCardiovascular magnetic resonance imagingLeft atrial remodelingVentricular filling pressureAtrial late gadolinium enhancementLGE-magnetic resonance imagingDiastolic dysfunctionMedical chartsLA volumeAtrial fibrosisGadolinium enhancementResonance imagingPressure catheterizationLow interobserverEchocardiography
2015
Left atrial volume, congestive heart failure, and obesity are associated with extent of left atrial fibrosis by late gadolinium enhancement
Grunseich K, Mekonnen B, Simprini L, Mojibian H, Marieb M, Atteya G, Cornfeld D, Peters D. Left atrial volume, congestive heart failure, and obesity are associated with extent of left atrial fibrosis by late gadolinium enhancement. Journal Of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2015, 17: p368. PMCID: PMC4328531, DOI: 10.1186/1532-429x-17-s1-p368.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCongestive heart failureLate gadolinium enhancementAtrial volumeHeart failureAtrial fibrosisGadolinium enhancementObesity
2013
Aortic injury is common following pulmonary vein isolation
Tung P, Hong SN, Chan RH, Peters DC, Hauser TH, Manning WJ, Josephson ME. Aortic injury is common following pulmonary vein isolation. Heart Rhythm 2013, 10: 653-658. PMID: 23318348, DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2013.01.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary vein isolationVein isolationAortic blood poolPercent of patientsNumber of patientsCardiac magnetic resonanceLate gadolinium enhancementSignificant increaseAortic injuryEsophageal injuryAortic enhancementMediastinal structuresGadolinium enhancementPatientsControl groupAortaClinical implicationsHyperenhancementMean signal intensityBlood poolLGELatter groupLA enhancementInjuryLarger LA
2012
Respiratory bellows‐gated late gadolinium enhancement of the left atrium
Peters DC, Shaw JL, Knowles BR, Moghari MH, Manning WJ. Respiratory bellows‐gated late gadolinium enhancement of the left atrium. Journal Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2012, 38: 1210-1214. PMID: 23197465, PMCID: PMC3812253, DOI: 10.1002/jmri.23954.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight inferior pulmonary veinLate gadolinium enhancementRight superior PVAtrial fibrillationGadolinium enhancementRespiratory compensationScar presenceInferior pulmonary veinNav gatingPresence of scarAtrial imagingSuperior PVBlinded gradingPulmonary veinsLeft atriumTrue scarsPatientsQuadrantScarImproved assessmentFibrillationAtrium
2010
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Quantification of Late Gadolinium Enhancement with Contrast-enhanced Cardiovascular MR Imaging
Harrigan CJ, Peters DC, Gibson CM, Maron BJ, Manning WJ, Maron MS, Appelbaum E. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Quantification of Late Gadolinium Enhancement with Contrast-enhanced Cardiovascular MR Imaging. Radiology 2010, 258: 128-33. PMID: 21045187, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.10090526.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLate gadolinium enhancementHypertrophic cardiomyopathyGadolinium enhancementExtent of LGEMean signal intensityCardiovascular magnetic resonance imagingLGE cardiovascular magnetic resonance imagingNormal remote myocardiumVisual assessmentMagnetic resonance imagingInternal Review BoardStudy patientsMean ageBland-Altman analysisLarge cohortRemote myocardiumBody weightMore weeksPatientsSignal intensityResonance imagingGadopentetate dimeglumineMore SDsMR imagingReview boardLate Gadolinium Enhancement of the Esophagus is Common on Cardiac MR Several Months after Pulmonary Vein Isolation: Preliminary Observations
MENG J, PETERS DC, HSING JM, CHUANG ML, CHAN J, FISH A, JOSEPHSON ME, MANNING WJ. Late Gadolinium Enhancement of the Esophagus is Common on Cardiac MR Several Months after Pulmonary Vein Isolation: Preliminary Observations. Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 2010, 33: 661-666. PMID: 20059713, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2009.02671.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary vein isolationCardiovascular magnetic resonance imagingAtrial fibrillationVein isolationLGE-CMRPost-pulmonary vein isolationLate gadolinium enhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance imagingEnhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance imagingFrequent imaging findingsLeft atrium cavityLate gadolinium enhancementMagnetic resonance imagingEsophageal positionImaging findingsEsophageal locationGadolinium enhancementHyperenhancementNoninvasive assessmentVertebral bodyResonance imagingClinical implicationsAblation siteLonger ablation timePatientsCardiac MR
2008
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Characterization of Mitral Valve Prolapse
Han Y, Peters DC, Salton CJ, Bzymek D, Nezafat R, Goddu B, Kissinger KV, Zimetbaum PJ, Manning WJ, Yeon SB. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Characterization of Mitral Valve Prolapse. JACC Cardiovascular Imaging 2008, 1: 294-303. PMID: 19356441, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2008.01.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsArrhythmias, CardiacCase-Control StudiesContrast MediaEchocardiography, DopplerFibrosisGadolinium DTPAHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMagnetic Resonance Imaging, CineMitral ValveMitral Valve ProlapsePapillary MusclesPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityConceptsMitral valve prolapseComplex ventricular arrhythmiasMVP patientsMitral annular diameterValve prolapseControl subjectsPapillary musclesTransthoracic echocardiographyVentricular arrhythmiasAnnular diameterDiagnostic criteriaCardiovascular magnetic resonance characterizationCommon valvular heart diseaseLeft ventricular outflow tractCMR diagnostic criteriaSubgroup of patientsValvular heart diseaseVentricular outflow tractGold standardLate gadolinium enhancementCardiovascular magnetic resonanceMitral valve morphologyValuable imaging toolClinical gold standardControl patients