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Journal articles
2010, 'Comparison of aortic root dimensions and geometries before and after transcatheter aortic valve implantation by 2-and 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography and multislice computed tomography', Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, 3, pp. 94 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.109.885152
,2010, ''Where there's smoke ...': are premature ventricular complexes a new risk factor for stroke?', Stroke, 41, pp. 572 - 573, http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.109.574426
,2010, '2D Speckle Tracking Strain for assessment of RV function in Healthy Normals', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 19, pp. S160 - S160, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2010.06.387
,2010, 'Clinical Outcomes for Percutaneous Revascularization Following ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Selective Drug-Eluting Stent use in Patients at High Risk of Restenosis', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 19, pp. S124 - S124, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2010.06.958
,2010, 'Comparison of Pulsed Wave and Colour Tissue Doppler Derived Echocardiographic Estimation of Left Ventricular End Diastolic Pressure', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 19, pp. S171 - S171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2010.06.413
,2010, 'Does Time to Peak E Velocity Versus Time to Peak e′ Velocity Accurately Predict Left Ventricular End Diastolic Pressure?', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 19, pp. S176 - S177, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2010.06.428
,2010, 'Effects of Dialysis on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function Reflected by Left Atrial Phasic Changes', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 19, pp. S178 - S179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2010.06.433
,2010, 'Emerging clinical role of strain imaging in echocardiography', Heart Lung and Circulation, 19, pp. 161 - 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.11.006
,2010, 'Evaluation of the New Definition of Peri-Procedural Myocardial Infarction in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 19, pp. S130 - S130, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2010.06.974
,2010, 'Incremental prognostic value of novel left ventricular diastolic indexes for prediction of clinical outcome in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction', American Journal of Cardiology, 105, pp. 592 - 597, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.10.039
,2010, 'Left Atrial Changes with Varying Grades of Valvular Mitral Regurgitation', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 19, pp. S187 - S187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2010.06.454
,2010, 'Left atrial enlargement and phasic function in patients following Non-St elevation myocardial infarction', Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 23, pp. 1251 - 1258, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.echo.2010.09.010
,2010, 'Longitudinal mechanics of the periinfarct zone and ventricular tachycardia inducibility in patients with chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy', American Heart Journal, 160, pp. 729 - 736, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2010.06.041
,2010, 'Myocardial steatosis and biventricular strain and strain rate imaging in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus', Circulation, 122, pp. 2538 - 2544, http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/?CIRCULATIONAHA.110.955542
,2010, 'MYOCARDIAL STEATOSIS AND LEFT VENTRICULAR STRAIN AND STRAIN RATE IMAGING IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS', Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 55, pp. A93.E880 - A93.E880, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0735-1097(10)60881-9
,2010, 'Predictors of death and occurrence of appropriate implantable defibrillator therapies in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy', American Journal of Cardiology, 106, pp. 1566 - 1573, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.07.029
,2010, 'Prognostic implications of left atrial volume index in patients in sinus rhythm', American Journal of Cardiology, 105, pp. 1635 - 1639, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.01.027
,2010, 'Prognostic implications of left ventricular dyssynchrony early after non-ST elevation myocardial infarction without congestive heart failure', European Heart Journal, 31, pp. 298 - 308, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehp488
,2010, 'Risk Factor Outcomes and Revascularisation Choice in Diabetic Patients Considered for Coronary Revascularisation', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 19, pp. S61 - S61, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2010.06.811
,2010, 'Tissue doppler echocardiography', Minerva cardioangiologica, 58, pp. 357 - 378
,2010, 'Validation of a Comprehensive Model of Atherosclerosis for Risk Stratification with Non-Invasive Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 19, pp. S204 - S205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2010.06.494
,2009, 'Advanced applications of 3-dimensional echocardiography (Minerva Cardioangiologica 57, 4, (415-441))', Minerva Cardioangiologica, 57, pp. 830
,2009, 'Prognostic implications of left ventricular dyssynchrony early after non-ST elevation myocardial infarction without congestive heart failure', EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL, 30, pp. 340 - 340, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000208702603145&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2009, '‘ON LINE’ VERSUS ‘OFF LINE’ ECHOCARDIO-GRAPHIC ESTIMATION OF LEFT VENTRICULAR END DIASTOLIC PRESSURE USING TISSUE DOPPLER', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. 5 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.03.012
,2009, 'Advanced application of 3-dimensional echocardiography', Minerva cardioangiologica, 57, pp. 415 - 441, http://www.minervamedica.it/index2.t?show=R05Y2009N04A0415
,2009, 'Age Related Exercise Induced Changes on Right Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Function in a Healthy Adult Population', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S15 - S16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.032
,2009, 'Alterations in Phasic Left Atrial Volumes in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S16 - S16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.033
,2009, 'Automated Two-dimensional Speckle Tracking Strain Imaging for Coronary Artery Disease in Patients undergoing Dobutamine Echocardiography', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S20 - S21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.043
,2009, 'Can Left Atrial Volume be used as a Surrogate Marker of Left Ventricular End Diastolic Pressure?', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S21 - S22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.045
,2009, 'Changes in Left Atrial Function in Severe Valvular Mitral Regurgitation', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S23 - S23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.048
,2009, 'Changes in Left Atrial Mechanical Function Early After Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S23 - S23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.049
,2009, 'Changes in Left Atrial Size and Function with Chronic Kidney Disease', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S23 - S24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.050
,2009, 'Comparing Tissue Doppler Imaging with Speckle Tracking in Estimating Left Ventricular End Diastolic Pressure', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S26 - S26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.055
,2009, 'Comparison of aortic root dimensions and geometries before and after transcatheter aortic valve implantation by 2- and 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography and multislice computed tomography', Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, 3, pp. 94 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/?CIRCIMAGING.109.885152
,2009, 'Comparison of Atrial Strain and Strain Rate and Volumes to Measure Phasic Atrial Function', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S26 - S26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.056
,2009, 'Comparison of Tissue Doppler ‘On Line’ Versus ‘Off Line’ Echocardiographic Estimation of Left Ventricular End Diastolic Pressure', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S27 - S27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.058
,2009, 'Detection of coronary artery disease with perfusion stress echocardiography using a novel ultrasound imaging agent: two Phase 3 international trials in comparison with radionuclide perfusion imaging', European Journal of Echocardiography, 10, pp. 26 - 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ejechocard/jen321
,2009, 'Findings from left ventricular strain and strain rate imaging in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus', American Journal of Cardiology, 104, pp. 1398 - 1401, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.06.063
,2009, 'Impact of Three Different Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Antagonists on Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Platelet Receptor Inhibition, Tissue Level Perfusion and Clinical Endpoints', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S106 - S106, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.241
,2009, 'Incremental value of two-dimensional speckle tracking strain imaging to wall motion analysis for detection of coronary artery disease in patients undergoing dobutamine stress echocardiography', American Heart Journal, 158, pp. 836 - 844, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2009.09.010
,2009, 'Long-term impact of right ventricular septal versus apical pacing on left ventricular synchrony and function in patients with second- or third-degree heart block', American Journal of Cardiology, 103, pp. 1096 - 1101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.12.029
,2009, 'Nephrotoxic effects of iodixanol and iopromide in patients with abnormal renal function receiving N-acetylcysteine and hydration before coronary angiography and intervention: A randomized trial', Internal Medicine Journal, 39, pp. 25 - 31
,2009, 'Permanent Septal Pacing Results in more Impaired Left Ventricular Systolic Function and Dyssynchrony than Apical Pacing', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S45 - S45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.099
,2009, 'Post-procedural Troponin T and Creatine kinase-MB elevations influence late outcomes predominantly in patients with stable coronary heart disease', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S225 - S225, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.556
,2009, 'Prediction of Life-threatening Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias and Death in Patients with Previous Myocardial Infarction by Left Ventricular Longitudinal Strain Analysis', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S46 - S46, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.101
,2009, 'Prognostic Values of Left Ventricular Dyssynchrony Early after Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S47 - S47, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.104
,2009, 'Routine rescue angioplasty for ST-elevation myocardial infarction achieves mortality rates comparable to primary PCI', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S233 - S233, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.576
,2009, 'Strain Imaging with Velocity Vector Imaging for Detection of Early Cardiotoxicity in Patients receiving Doxorubicin', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S55 - S55, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.120
,2009, 'The Effect of Aging on RV Function Using VVI', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S55 - S56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.122
,2009, 'The Effect of Mitral Valve Surgery on Left Atrial Volume and Function in Severe Mitral Regurgitation', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 18, pp. S56 - S56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.124
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