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The year 2020 in the European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging: part II.
Bernard Cosyns1, Leyla Elif Sade2,3, Bernhard L Gerber4
1Department of Cardiology, CHVZ (Centrum voor Hart en Vaatziekten), ICMI (In Vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging) Laboratory, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, 101 Laarbeeklaan, 1090 Brussels, Belgium.
This review highlights key 2020 cardiovascular imaging studies. Part II covers valvular heart disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and congenital heart disease, building on Part I's focus on myocardial function and ischemia.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Clinical Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging established as a leading multimodality journal since 2012.
- Recognized as a top European cardiovascular imaging publication.
- This review highlights significant studies from 2020.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize pivotal research published in 2020.
- To provide an overview of advancements in cardiovascular imaging.
- To focus on specific areas of cardiovascular disease in Part II.
Main Methods:
- Review of studies published in the European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging in 2020.
- Categorization of studies into Part I (myocardial function, risk prediction, ischemia, emerging techniques) and Part II (valvular heart disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, congenital heart disease).
Main Results:
- Part I of the review covered myocardial function, risk prediction, myocardial ischemia, and emerging techniques.
- Part II focuses on valvular heart disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and congenital heart disease.
- The journal continues to be a leading platform for cardiovascular imaging research.
Conclusions:
- The journal has solidified its position as a premier European cardiovascular imaging resource.
- The highlighted studies represent significant contributions to the field in 2020.
- This review serves as a valuable resource for understanding recent advancements in cardiovascular imaging and disease management.
