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The year 2012 in the European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging. Part II

Sven Plein1, Juhani Knuuti, Thor Edvardsen

  • 1University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.

European Heart Journal. Cardiovascular Imaging
|June 5, 2013
PubMed

Insights

This review highlights key 2012 studies on valvular heart disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and congenital heart disease from the European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • The European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging is a leading publication in cardiac imaging.
  • Part II of the 2012 collection focuses on significant advancements in cardiovascular disease research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize and highlight key studies published in 2012.
  • To provide an overview of the best research in specific cardiovascular areas.

Main Methods:

  • Review of selected studies from the European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging, Part II, 2012.
  • Focus on research concerning valvular heart diseases, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and congenital heart diseases.

Main Results:

  • Compilation of significant findings in valvular heart disease research.
  • Summary of advancements in heart failure diagnosis and management.
  • Overview of new insights into cardiomyopathies.
  • Highlighting critical developments in congenital heart disease imaging and understanding.

Conclusions:

  • The 2012 collection offers a valuable snapshot of progress in cardiovascular imaging.
  • These studies collectively advance the understanding and treatment of major heart conditions.

Keywords:
Cardiac magnetic resonanceCardiomyopathiesComputed tomographyCongenital heart diseasesEchocardiographyHeart failureNuclear imagingValvular heart diseases

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