European Journal of Echocardiography

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Get checked abstract Eustachio Agricola, Michele Oppizzi, Matteo Pisani, Alessandra Meris, Francesco Maisano, and Alberto Margonato

Ischemic mitral regurgitation: mechanisms and echocardiographic classification
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 207-221; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.03.034 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract John M. Simpson

Real-time three-dimensional echocardiography of congenital heart disease using a high frequency paediatric matrix transducer
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 222-224; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.06.012 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Per Lindqvist, Avin Calcutteea, and Michael Henein

Echocardiography in the assessment of right heart function
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 225-234; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.04.002 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL/ORIGINAL PAPERS

Get checked abstract Haran Burri, Hajo Müller, Isabelle Vieira, and René Lerch

Poor agreement of echographic measures of ventricular dyssynchrony
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 235-240; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.03.026 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Pasquale Innelli, Ruben Sanchez, Francesco Marra, Roberta Esposito, and Maurizio Galderisi

The impact of aging on left ventricular longitudinal function in healthy subjects: a pulsed tissue Doppler study
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 241-249; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.03.044 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Tjebbe W. Galema, Marcel L. Geleijnse, Sing-Chien Yap, Ron T. van Domburg, Elena Biagini, Wim B. Vletter, and Folkert J. Ten Cate

Assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction after myocardial infarction using contrast echocardiography
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 250-254; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.03.025 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Sing-Chien Yap, Robert-Jan M. van Geuns, Attila Nemes, Folkert J. Meijboom, Jackie S. McGhie, Marcel L. Geleijnse, Maarten L. Simoons, and Jolien W. Roos-Hesselink

Rapid and accurate measurement of LV mass by biplane real-time 3D echocardiography in patients with concentric LV hypertrophy: comparison to CMR
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 255-260; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.03.037 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Pia Luthi, Michel Zuber, Manfred Ritter, Erwin N. Oechslin, Rolf Jenni, Burkhardt Seifert, Sylvette Baldesberger, and Christine H. Attenhofer Jost

Echocardiographic findings in former professional cyclists after long-term deconditioning of more than 30 years
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 261-267; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.03.001 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Jean-Michel Tartière, Damien Logeart, Lamia Tartière-Kesri, and Alain Cohen-Solal

Colour tissue Doppler underestimates myocardial velocity as compared to spectral tissue Doppler: Poor reliability between both methods
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 268-272; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.03.036 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Juraj Madaric, Augustin Mistrik, Igor Riecansky, Ivan Vulev, Jozef Pacak, Katia Verhamme, Bernard De Bruyne, Viliam Fridrich, and Jozef Bartunek

Left internal mammary artery bypass dysfunction after revascularization of moderately narrowed coronary lesions. Colour-duplex ultrasound versus angiography study
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 273-277; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.03.030 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Fatih Bayrak, Gokhan Kahveci, Bulent Mutlu, Kenan Sonmez, and Muzaffer Degertekin

Tissue Doppler imaging to predict clinical course of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 278-283; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jen049 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

IMAGE SECTION

Get checked abstract Daniel Saura, Josefa González, Gonzalo de la Morena, and Mariano Valdés-Chávarri

Systolic aortic regurgitation
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 284-285; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.06.004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CASE REPORTS

Get checked abstract James J.H. Chong, David A. Richards, Richard Chard, Tanya McKay, and Liza Thomas

Two-dimensional and three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography in surgical planning for right atrial metastatic melanoma
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 286-288; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.09.001 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Zehra Jaffery and Karthik Ananthasubramaniam

A rare side effect of transesophageal echocardiography: methemoglobinemia from topical benzocaine anesthesia
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 289-290; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.09.003 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Stefanos E. Karagiannis, G. Karatasakis, K. Spargias, L. Louka, D. Poldermans, and D.V. Cokkinos

Intermittent acute aortic valve regurgitation: a case report of a prosthetic valve dysfunction
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 291-293; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.09.007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Alex Pitcher, Ryan G. Schrale, Andrew R.J. Mitchell, and Oliver Ormerod

Percutaneous closure of an iatrogenic atrial septal defect
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 294-295; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.09.006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Mohammad-Reza Movahed

Impairment of echocardiographic acoustic window caused by breast implants
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 296-297; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.10.006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Tanya McKay and Liza Thomas

‘Coumadin ridge’ in the left atrium demonstrated on three dimensional transthoracic echocardiography
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 298-300; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.10.002 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract David Attias, David Messika-Zeitoun, Agnès Cachier, Eric Brochet, Jean-Michel Serfaty, Jean-Pierre Laissy, Ulrik Hvass, and Alec Vahanian

A multi-perforated man: Asymptomatic ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm associated with an atrial and ventricular septal defect
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 301-302; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.10.008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Simon W. Dubrey, George Dahdal, and Richard Grocott-Mason

Severe anaphylaxis to Gelofusine during a transthoracic echo bubble study
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 303; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.11.003 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Bilen Senkaya Emine, Akcay Murat, Bilge Mehmet, Kurt Mustafa, and Ipek Gokturk

Flail mitral and tricuspid valves due to myxomatous disease
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 304-305; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.11.006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Alexandrina Tatu-Chitoiu and Serban Bradisteanu

A rare case of biventricular non-compaction associated with ventricular septal defect and descendent aortic stenosis in a young man
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 306-308; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.11.007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Niksa Drinkovic, Eduard Margetic, Anton Smalcelj, and Vojtjeh Brida

Echocardiographic diagnosis of anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 309-310; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.11.012 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Murat Unlu, Ozcan Ozeke, Muammer Kara, and Sait Yesillik

Ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm associated with noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 311-313; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.11.009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Serpil Eroglu, Elif Sade, Huseyin Bozbas, Bahar Pirat, Aylin Yildirir, and Haldun Muderrisoglu

Echocardiographic diagnosis of left ventricular–right atrial communication (Gerbode-type defect) in an adult with chronic renal failure: A case report
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 314-315; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2006.11.010 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

ELECTRONIC PAPERS

Get checked abstract Elisabet Pujol, Manel Morales, Jos R.T.C. Roelandt, Maria Jésus Pérez, Rafel Masià, Joan Sala, and Marcel L. Geleijnse

Partial ventricular septal defect (Pacman^® Heart)
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 316-317; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jem068 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Todd A. Armen, Rashmi Vandse, Katherine Bickle, and Nadia Nathan

Three-dimensional echocardiographic evaluation of an incidental quadricuspid aortic valve
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 318-320; doi:10.1016/j.euje.2007.03.041 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Stefano Muzzarelli, Peter Buser, Alain Bernheim, and Andre Linka

Left ventricular non-compaction: is it really isolated?
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 321-322; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jen065 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Mouhsen Alhakeem, Abdulrahman Arabi, Lana Arab, and Ricardo Arbulu Guerra

Unusual sites of metastatic involvement: intracardiac metastasis from laryngeal carcinoma
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 323-325; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jen066 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Sherif E. Moustafa, Claude Sauvé, and Robert Amyot

Assessment of a right ventricular metastasis using contrast echocardiography perfusion imaging
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 326-328; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jen067 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Andres Ruiz-Arango and Carolyn Landolfo

A novel approach to the diagnosis of left atrial appendage thrombus using contrast echocardiography and power Doppler imaging
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 329-333; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jen068 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Julie Darchis, Nicolas de Laguerenne, Jean Luc Auffray, Jean Jacques Bauchart, Jean Marc Aubert, Eddy Prétorian, Olivier Jabourek, Benoit Larrue, Patrick Goldstein, Philippe Asseman, and Pierre V. Ennezat

Septic pseudo-aneurysm of the left main trunk in a dialysis patient
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 334-335; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jen012 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Rui André Providência, Paula Mota, Nuno Quintal, Isabel Quintal, and António Manuel Leitao-Marques

Aquarium sign in sepsis
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 336-337; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jen009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Sahar S. Abdelmoneim, Mathieu Bernier, Diego Bellavia, Imran S. Syed, Sunil V. Mankad, Krishnaswamy Chandrasekaran, Patricia A. Pellikka, and Sharon L. Mulvagh

Myocardial contrast echocardiography in biopsy-proven primary cardiac amyloidosis
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 338-341; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jen017 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Gholam Reza Rezaian and Amir Aslani

Endocardial hydatid cyst: a rare presentation of echinococcal infection
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 342-343; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jen020 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Thomas Butz, Dieter Horstkotte, Christoph Langer, Hermann Esdorn, Georg Kleikamp, Reiner Körfer, and Lothar Faber

Significant obstruction of the right and left ventricular outflow tract in a patient with biventricular hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Eur J Echocardiogr 2008 9: 344-345; doi:10.1093/ejechocard/jen018 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary Data] [Request Permissions]  

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