Characterization of the Left Ventricular Myocardium in Systemic Sclerosis.

Cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis (SSc) ranges from subclinical to severe. While pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) is well-documented, the mechanism of left ventricular (LV) ischemia remains unclear. Oxygen-sensitive cardiovascular magnetic resonance (OS-CMR) imaging offers a novel approach to assessing myocardial oxygenation and ischemia.

Myocardial Injury Following Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: An Australian Experience.

Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionised cancer treatment, becoming a cornerstone therapy for various malignancies. Despite their efficacy, there are concerns about their potential cardiotoxicity, particularly, subclinical myocardial injury. However, there remains a scarcity of local data on the precise incidence of such cardiac complications.