#EHJCVI🫀What’s the impact of age on aortic valve calcium progression? In a MESA substudy, AVC progression tracked with baseline AVC burden, with no age-related differences after adjustment. Higher AVC predicted greater risk of moderate–severe AS 🔍 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
February 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
#EHJCVI🫀What’s the impact of age on aortic valve calcium progression? In a MESA substudy, AVC progression tracked with baseline AVC burden, with no age-related differences after adjustment. Higher AVC predicted greater risk of moderate–severe AS 🔍 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
🫀#EHJCVI When the LV grows an extra chamber. During routine cardio-oncology imaging, a 70-year-old woman was found to have a contracting 4-cm LV diverticulum, creating a rare double-chambered LV, easily mistaken for an aneurysm, yet entirely benign 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🫀#EHJCVI When the LV grows an extra chamber. During routine cardio-oncology imaging, a 70-year-old woman was found to have a contracting 4-cm LV diverticulum, creating a rare double-chambered LV, easily mistaken for an aneurysm, yet entirely benign 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI 🫀 Image Focus | Liver herniation to the pericardium 🤯👀 This case beautifully illustrates the importance of multimodality #CVImaging, particularly in rare, bizarre cases! #echofirst #CCT
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January 29, 2026 at 5:27 PM
#EHJCVI 🫀 Image Focus | Liver herniation to the pericardium 🤯👀 This case beautifully illustrates the importance of multimodality #CVImaging, particularly in rare, bizarre cases! #echofirst #CCT
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#EHJCVI 🫀 An unusual cough in the pediatric setting... A 12-yr-old male presented with persistent cough. 👦 #echofirst and #CCT found a large LAA aneurysm, compressing the LV. After surgery, complete resolution of respiratory symptoms was achieved 🔍 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
January 27, 2026 at 6:37 PM
#EHJCVI 🫀 An unusual cough in the pediatric setting... A 12-yr-old male presented with persistent cough. 👦 #echofirst and #CCT found a large LAA aneurysm, compressing the LV. After surgery, complete resolution of respiratory symptoms was achieved 🔍 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI 📢 New #EACVI Consensus Statement🚨 Role of multimodality imaging in the management of #HCM in 2025🫀In-depth, state-of-the-art document focusing on the role and advances of #CVImaging techniques in #HCM💡#echofirst #WhyCMR #CVNuclear #CCTV ⏩ doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
January 26, 2026 at 5:04 PM
#EHJCVI 📢 New #EACVI Consensus Statement🚨 Role of multimodality imaging in the management of #HCM in 2025🫀In-depth, state-of-the-art document focusing on the role and advances of #CVImaging techniques in #HCM💡#echofirst #WhyCMR #CVNuclear #CCTV ⏩ doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI 🫀 Prognosis in #Fabry disease - is there more to it than just the X count 🧬? Does LVH fully capture cardiac involvement in females with FD👩? 'Milder does not mean benign'⚠️The reaffirmed importance of sex-specific thresholds in FD ⏩ doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
January 23, 2026 at 6:08 PM
#EHJCVI 🫀 Prognosis in #Fabry disease - is there more to it than just the X count 🧬? Does LVH fully capture cardiac involvement in females with FD👩? 'Milder does not mean benign'⚠️The reaffirmed importance of sex-specific thresholds in FD ⏩ doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI 🫀Left atrial enlargement isn’t always pathology, context matters. The LA:LV ratio (LAESV/LVEDV) helps separate adaptive from maladaptive remodelling: ≥0.75 suggests disproportionate LA remodelling (notably in AF/HFpEF). Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
January 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM
#EHJCVI 🫀Left atrial enlargement isn’t always pathology, context matters. The LA:LV ratio (LAESV/LVEDV) helps separate adaptive from maladaptive remodelling: ≥0.75 suggests disproportionate LA remodelling (notably in AF/HFpEF). Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI 🫀Quantitative stress CMR can go beyond visual assessment, improving non-invasive decision-making. Fully automated MBF mapping helps distinguish CTO from severe stenosis and uncovers the true ischaemic burden in multivessel disease 👉doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
January 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM
#EHJCVI 🫀Quantitative stress CMR can go beyond visual assessment, improving non-invasive decision-making. Fully automated MBF mapping helps distinguish CTO from severe stenosis and uncovers the true ischaemic burden in multivessel disease 👉doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI Number 1️⃣ 🏆👉 What’s the incremental value of CMR for risk stratification in non-dilated LV cardiomyopathy? 🫀🧲 Midwall LGE is a strong independent predictor of MAACE ⚠️ with an HR of 6.7 (1.33–33.67). More 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#EHJCVI Number 1️⃣ 🏆👉 What’s the incremental value of CMR for risk stratification in non-dilated LV cardiomyopathy? 🫀🧲 Midwall LGE is a strong independent predictor of MAACE ⚠️ with an HR of 6.7 (1.33–33.67). More 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI Number 2️⃣ 👉 What are the recommendations for multimodality imaging of the LA and LAA? 🫀📘 This new consensus highlights techniques 🔍, integration into prognostic evaluation 📊, and periprocedural imaging to optimize outcomes ⚙️ More 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
December 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#EHJCVI Number 2️⃣ 👉 What are the recommendations for multimodality imaging of the LA and LAA? 🫀📘 This new consensus highlights techniques 🔍, integration into prognostic evaluation 📊, and periprocedural imaging to optimize outcomes ⚙️ More 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI Number 3️⃣ 👉 What are the outcomes of non-ischaemic ring-like LGE on CMR? 🫀🧲 Although uncommon and non-specific across morpho-functional phenotypes, it is associated with genetic aetiologies 🧬 and a high burden of adverse outcomes ⚠️ 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#EHJCVI Number 3️⃣ 👉 What are the outcomes of non-ischaemic ring-like LGE on CMR? 🫀🧲 Although uncommon and non-specific across morpho-functional phenotypes, it is associated with genetic aetiologies 🧬 and a high burden of adverse outcomes ⚠️ 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI Number 4️⃣ 👉 What’s the prognostic value of the left AV coupling index in heart failure? 🫀📊 In patients with HF and LVEF <50%, LACI is independently associated with adverse events after adjustment for multiple factors (HR 1.77) ⚠️ More 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
December 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#EHJCVI Number 4️⃣ 👉 What’s the prognostic value of the left AV coupling index in heart failure? 🫀📊 In patients with HF and LVEF <50%, LACI is independently associated with adverse events after adjustment for multiple factors (HR 1.77) ⚠️ More 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI Number 5️⃣ 👉 What’s the effect of high-intensity statins on PCAT attenuation? 💊 They reduce PCAT attenuation in both statin-continued and statin-initiated patients 📉, in relation to LDL changes, after correction for CV risk factors 🫀 More 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#EHJCVI Number 5️⃣ 👉 What’s the effect of high-intensity statins on PCAT attenuation? 💊 They reduce PCAT attenuation in both statin-continued and statin-initiated patients 📉, in relation to LDL changes, after correction for CV risk factors 🫀 More 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI Number 7️⃣ 👉 What’s the incidence of structural valve deterioration after TAVI? 🫀 In this registry, 8-year incidence was 13.3% 📊, higher with balloon-expandable valves 🎈, and associated with increased HF hospitalizations and CV death ⚠️ 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#EHJCVI Number 7️⃣ 👉 What’s the incidence of structural valve deterioration after TAVI? 🫀 In this registry, 8-year incidence was 13.3% 📊, higher with balloon-expandable valves 🎈, and associated with increased HF hospitalizations and CV death ⚠️ 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
🫀 #EHJCVI 🔍 Case challenge: A 77-year-old woman, 6 years post-SAVR, undergoes routine follow-up 🩺 Echo reveals para-aortic masses of unclear aetiology with elevated transprosthetic gradients 📈 CT angiography and TOE then reveal the following findings… 👀 What’s your diagnosis? 🧩 #MedSky
December 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#EHJCVI🫀What’s the value of left and right AV coupling? This new review outlines their central role across HF, ICM, CMH, VHD, PH, and beyond. Should LACI and RACI enter routine imaging? Could AV coupling become a therapeutic target? 🔍 Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#EHJCVI🫀What’s the value of left and right AV coupling? This new review outlines their central role across HF, ICM, CMH, VHD, PH, and beyond. Should LACI and RACI enter routine imaging? Could AV coupling become a therapeutic target? 🔍 Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI🫀The GLIDE Score predicts procedural success in transcatheter tricuspid valve annuloplasty 🔍 Performance improves after incorporating anteroseptal and bicommisural annular diameters, achieving AUC = 0.84, supporting better patient selection 👉doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
December 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#EHJCVI🫀The GLIDE Score predicts procedural success in transcatheter tricuspid valve annuloplasty 🔍 Performance improves after incorporating anteroseptal and bicommisural annular diameters, achieving AUC = 0.84, supporting better patient selection 👉doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI 🔍 How is cardiovascular imaging reshaping VHD trials? This new review explores the expanding role of CV imaging across RCTs in different VHD, highlighting its impact on design, endpoints, and translation into clinical practice🫀📊 Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
December 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
#EHJCVI 🔍 How is cardiovascular imaging reshaping VHD trials? This new review explores the expanding role of CV imaging across RCTs in different VHD, highlighting its impact on design, endpoints, and translation into clinical practice🫀📊 Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI🫀 3D RegFr sharpens TR assessment, reflecting the true hemodynamic burden by “normalizing” for lower right-sided pressures, loading conditions, and RV size/function. Updated corrected PISA refine grading, with RegFr ≥27% marking increased risk 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky #Echofirst
December 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
#EHJCVI🫀 3D RegFr sharpens TR assessment, reflecting the true hemodynamic burden by “normalizing” for lower right-sided pressures, loading conditions, and RV size/function. Updated corrected PISA refine grading, with RegFr ≥27% marking increased risk 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky #Echofirst
#EHJCVI 🫀 In the Copenhagen Baby Heart Study (>25,000 newborns), 1st relatives 👶 with BAV showed a 3x prevalence of BAV/aortopathy and a 12x BAV risk compared with the general population, supporting family screening and follow-up 🔎 👉 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky #Echofirst
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#EHJCVI 🫀 In the Copenhagen Baby Heart Study (>25,000 newborns), 1st relatives 👶 with BAV showed a 3x prevalence of BAV/aortopathy and a 12x BAV risk compared with the general population, supporting family screening and follow-up 🔎 👉 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky #Echofirst
#EHJCVI 🚀 A new accelerated stress-perfusion CMR protocol shows non-inferior per-vessel diagnostic accuracy (<5%) and comparable per-patient accuracy, saving over 20 min per scan. Could this be the future for evaluating suspected angina? 🫀 👉 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
November 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
#EHJCVI 🚀 A new accelerated stress-perfusion CMR protocol shows non-inferior per-vessel diagnostic accuracy (<5%) and comparable per-patient accuracy, saving over 20 min per scan. Could this be the future for evaluating suspected angina? 🫀 👉 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
#EHJCVI 🌡️ What is the link between stress and PCAT attenuation? ↑ Attenuation is associated with ↑ IL-6, ↑ TNF-α, and ↑ plaque volume, though not with vulnerable plaque features or coronary stenosis. Chronic stress may shape these relationships🫀 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky #CVImaging
November 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
#EHJCVI 🌡️ What is the link between stress and PCAT attenuation? ↑ Attenuation is associated with ↑ IL-6, ↑ TNF-α, and ↑ plaque volume, though not with vulnerable plaque features or coronary stenosis. Chronic stress may shape these relationships🫀 👉 doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky #CVImaging
#EHJCVI 🫀 What are the effects of disopyramide and mavacamten on myocardial mechanics? Only mavacamten reduced LV mechanical dispersion and GWW, while improving GWE in obstructive HCM. LVMD <72 ms at follow-up is useful to predict VT or SCA ⚡ doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky @jgrapsa.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
#EHJCVI 🫀 What are the effects of disopyramide and mavacamten on myocardial mechanics? Only mavacamten reduced LV mechanical dispersion and GWW, while improving GWE in obstructive HCM. LVMD <72 ms at follow-up is useful to predict VT or SCA ⚡ doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky @jgrapsa.bsky.social
#EHJCVI 🫀 What is the prognostic value of RVol/LAV in ventricular functional MR undergoing M-TEER? Lower RVol/LAV is linked to a higher risk of heart failure hospitalization (HR 1.25) and serves as an independent predictor 📊⚠️ 👉 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky @jgrapsa.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
#EHJCVI 🫀 What is the prognostic value of RVol/LAV in ventricular functional MR undergoing M-TEER? Lower RVol/LAV is linked to a higher risk of heart failure hospitalization (HR 1.25) and serves as an independent predictor 📊⚠️ 👉 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky @jgrapsa.bsky.social
#EHJCVI 🤖 Can #whyCMR improve prognostic assessment in AL cardiac amyloidosis? DL analysis of LGE distinguishes patients within the same Mayo stage but with different outcomes, capturing prognostic features beyond amyloid-affected areas 🫀✨ 👉 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky
November 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#EHJCVI 🤖 Can #whyCMR improve prognostic assessment in AL cardiac amyloidosis? DL analysis of LGE distinguishes patients within the same Mayo stage but with different outcomes, capturing prognostic features beyond amyloid-affected areas 🫀✨ 👉 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/ehjc... #MedSky