Introduction Lyme carditis (LC) is a relatively rare manifestation of the early disseminated stage of LC. , The most frequent presentation of LC is atrioventricular (AV) block characterized by rapid fluctuations in the grade and that occurs in approximately 80-90% of patients. , Other possible clinical manifestations of LC are myocarditis, pericarditis, dilated cardiomyopathy, and heart failure. , The clinical course is usually mild, short-term, and in most cases completely reversible after adequate antibiotic treatment. Indeed, high-grade AV block associated […]

Abstract Background: There is limited data on the prognostic value of stress cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) in older adults. Objective: To determine the prognostic value of adenosine stress CMR in older individuals with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: Between 2010 and 2015, consecutive patients aged 65 years or older referred for adenosine stress CMR were followed for the occurrence of severe cardiac events (cardiac death and nonfatal myocardial infarction) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) that also […]

Abstract Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has gained a prominent role in the evaluation of coronary artery disease. However, its anatomical nature does not allow the evaluation of the functional repercussion of coronary obstructions. It has been made possible to evaluate Myocardial computed tomography perfusion (Myocardial CTP) recently, based on myocardial contrast changes related to coronary stenoses. Several studies have validated this technique against the anatomical reference method (cardiac catheterization) and other functional methods, including myocardial perfusion scintigraphy and fractional […]