The fight for improved cardiologist certification is still alive

Jeff Kuvin, MD, has been instrumental in calling for the creation of a new, independent cardiology board, discussing the progress of the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine at ACC.24. Photo by Dave Fornell

Jeff Kuvin, MD, has been instrumental in calling for the creation of a new, independent cardiology board. Here he is discussing the progress of the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine at ACC.24. Photo by Dave Fornell

The American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine is still pushing forward with its efforts to change how cardiologists are certified in the United States. While the group can reapply in the future for a standalone cardiology board, it is also looking at possible partnerships with other organizations.

FAPI PET shows promise to make a big impact in cardiovascular imaging

SNMMI Image of the Year 68Ga-FAPI-46 PET/CT heart attack acute myocardial infarction

This Ga-68 FAPI-46 PET/CT imaging shows damage to the heart following an cute myocardial infarction, and was the winner of the SNMMI Image of the Year in 2022 out of more than 1,000 study abstracts. FAPI PET imaging hold a lot of promise in cardiology and oncology.

More and more imaging researchers are starting to examine the potential of using fibroblast activation protein inhibitors (FAPI) to manage patients with suspected cardiovascular disease.