Uncorrected chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation (CIMR) is associated with decreased left ventricular (LV) torsion and may contribute to a vicious cycle wherein “MR begets MR.” It has not been definitively established, however, whether the reduced LV torsion in CIMR is a direct result of the infarct, the MR, or a combination of the two. Currently, the most common technique to restore valve com...

The following articles are being highlighted as part of Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging’s Topic Review. This series summarizes the most important articles, as selected by the editors, that have published in the Circulation portfolio. The studies included in this article represent the most significant research in the area of structural heart disease, cardiac function, aortic disease, and mol...

The following articles are being highlighted as part of Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging’s Topic Review. This series will summarize the most important manuscripts, as selected by the editors, that have been published in the Circulation portfolio. The studies included in this article represent the most significant research in the area of congenital heart disease. (Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 201...

Political elite’s relations for maintaining power is an important key to analyse the government’s behaviour. This paper presents a new network policy among the Iranian political elite using Social Network Analysis Method. How do they make the network? Is there Elite to Elite family relation based on ideological united or common interests? Network boundary is the political elites who have kinshi...