The new multi-modality cardiovascular imaging journal, European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging, was started in 2012. During its first year, the new Journal has published an impressive collection of cardiovascular studies utilizing all cardiovascular imaging modalities. We will summarize the most important studies from its first year in two articles. The present 'Part I' of the review will focus on studies in myocardial function, myocardial ischaemia, and emerging techniques in cardiovascular imaging.
Keywords: 3D echocardiography; Atherosclerosis; Cardiac magnetic resonance; Computed tomography; Contrast echocardiography; Echocardiography; Ischaemic heart disease; Myocardial function; Nuclear imaging.