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Background and Purpose: Atrial fibrillation is a progressive condition characterized by structural, functional, and electrical remodeling of the left atrium (LA). Left atrial strain (LAS), assessed using speckle-tracking imaging, is a sensitive marker of atrial function. A reduction in LAS has been linked to atrial remodeling and an increased…

Background: An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein, bypassing the capillary network. Acquired AVFs are most commonly caused by trauma or surgery and are typically located in peripheral sites. At the cardiac level, AVFs may induce a high-output state, potentially leading to…

Eustachian valve is a remnant of the right venous valve of the sinus venosus represented by fold of endocardium originating from the anterior margin of the inferior vena cava (IVC) orifice, typically extends towards the lower end of the crista terminalis, while the medial horn joins the thebesian valve…

A 62-year-old patient with a history of an acute myeloid leukemia in follow-up, underwent an allotransplantation in February 2019 complicated by grade 4 acute intestinal GVHD and a previous sepsis episode caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis. In October 2019 the patient was affected by an Aspergillus Terreus endophthalmitis of the…

Cardiac myxomas (CM) are the most common primary cardiac tumors in adults, predominantly located in the left atrium. Biatrial involvement is rare. Although benign, CM can lead to significant complications, often requiring surgical removal. Echocardiography is the primary diagnostic tool, though variable morphology can make diagnosis challenging. A 53-year-old…

Introduction: We report a case correlating Mitral Annular Disjunction (MAD) and Post-systolic-shortening (PSS). Case Report: A 46-year-old male, symptomatic for palpitations. Ventricular extrasystole on ECG, posterior mitral leaflet prolapse, and MAD with normal systolic and diastolic function on Cardiac Echocardiography. We studied speckle tracking,  with demonstration of PSS at…

Anomalous coronary arteries (ACA) represent an anomalous location of the coronary ostium and/or vascular course. Although most individuals with ACA are asymptomatic, some ACA variants are leading to symptoms and adverse cardiac events. In particular, isolated single coronary artery (iSCA) arising from the right sinus of Valsalva, is a…

Background and purpose: Atrial fibrillation (AF) has a progressive nature, leading to structural, functional, and electrical changes in the left atrium (LA). The effect of catheter ablation (CA) on LA volume and function in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) has not been extensively investigated. This study aimed to…

The passive leg raising (PLR) manoeuvre is an accepted method for assessing fluid responsiveness without the risks associated with direct fluid infusion. The present study aimed to investigate whether two consecutive PLR manoeuvres could influence fluid response, measured in terms of the diameter and collapsibility of the inferior vena…