Co-attention spatial transformer network for unsupervised motion tracking and cardiac strain analysis in 3D echocardiography.

Myocardial ischemia/infarction causes wall-motion abnormalities in the left ventricle. Therefore, reliable motion estimation and strain analysis using 3D+time echocardiography for localization and characterization of myocardial injury is valuable for early detection and targeted interventions. Previous unsupervised cardiac motion tracking methods rely on heavily-weighted regularization functions to smooth out the noisy displacement fields in echocardiography.

[Results of operations for ascending aortic aneurysm in Iceland 2000-2014].

Introduction: Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is an uncommon disease where treatment is complex and associated with significant comorbidity. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of operations for TAA in Iceland with emphasis on postoperative complications, 30 day mortality and survival.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study on 105 patients (mean age 60.

The incidence and mortality of acute thoracic aortic dissection: results from a whole nation study.

Objectives: Acute thoracic aortic dissection (ATAD) is a devastating condition associated with a high mortality rate. Recent reports suggest that its incidence is rising. Utilizing nationwide data comprising the whole Icelandic population, we aimed to determine the incidence, mortality rate and time-dependent mortality risk of ATAD.

[Outcomes of acute type A aortic dissection repairs in Iceland].

Objectives: Acute type A aortic dissection is a life-threatening disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Treatment is challenging and requires emergency surgery. This study presents for the first time the short- and long-term outcome of acute type A aortic dissection repairs in Iceland.