Is late gadolinium enhancement in cardiac MRI in patients with severe aortic stenosis and preserved left ventricular systolic function related to attenuated improvement of left ventricular geometry and filling pressure after aortic valve replacement?
The absence of LGE is associated with favorable improvements in LV geometry and filling pressure. TDI E' is an independent determinant of LGE in patients with severe AS and preserved LV systolic function.
The results confirm earlier studies in suggesting that the use of computer aided decision support improves diagnostic and decision making performance when dealing with patients suffering from acute abdominal pain. That use of the computer for teaching gave results at least as good as with its use for direct feedback may be highly relevant for those who are apprehensive about the real time use of diagnostic computers in a clinical setting.