Cardiac Imaging

While cardiac ultrasound is the widely used imaging modality for heart assessments, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear imaging are also used and are often complimentary, each offering specific details about the heart other modalities cannot. For this reason the clinical question being asked often determines the imaging test that will be used.

AI-powered CCTA assessments show ‘close agreement’ with IVUS
Advanced AI software developed by Cleerly consistently produced plaque assessments comparable to intravascular ultrasound.
9 ways cardiovascular IT systems can improve your day-to-day workflow
Bringing in a new and improved cardiovascular IT system can save physicians a ton of time and lead to considerable cost savings.
Imaging evaluations and PCI planning: Heartflow announces ‘tremendous progress’ for AI portfolio
Heartflow's AI technologies are at the center of multiple ACC.26 presentations. In addition, the company announced, the first patient was enrolled into the NAVIGATE-PCI registry.
CRT 2026: Key takeaways for interventional cardiologists
CRT studies shed new light on many topics, including long-term TAVR outcomes, radiation protection and advanced interventional techniques.
FDA clears intravascular device billed as ‘world’s smallest camera’ as physicians share new data
The new device, which provides users with real-time images in full color, is now approved by the FDA to be used in the peripheral vasculature. Meanwhile, first-in-human data published in Stroke explored its potential in the cerebral vasculature.

Radiation exposure during structural heart procedures much higher for echocardiographers than cardiologists

The new analysis focused on transcatheter edge-to-edge repair and left atrial appendage occlusion procedures.

“We need an answer now”: Cardiologist awarded $2.3M to study cannabis use and heart health in people living with HIV

The four-year analysis will use cardiac MRI scans to closely monitor the heart health of people living with HIV who regularly use cannabis to treat their symptoms.

A transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure being performed at Intermountain Healthcare. Image from Intermountain Healthcare

AFib patients more likely to be hospitalized for heart failure or bleeding following TAVR

The study, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, included data from more than 900 TAVR patients. Overall morality was 22.7% among patients with AFib and 14.4% among patients without AFib.

Leadless pacemaker technology moves toward dual-chamber pacing

Leadless pacemaker technology is expanding its ability to treat more patients with dual-chamber pacing.

Biolimus-coated balloons can effectively treat small-vessel coronary artery disease, new first-in-human study confirms

Researchers compared the new-look drug coated balloon with an uncoated balloon, publishing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Big private payer reverses course on cardiac PET/CT coverage

One of the largest private health insurers in the U.S. has gone from considering hybrid PET/CT for cardiac indications “experimental/investigational” to displaying willingness to pay for the modality.

Judge says Apple violated ECG patents, making U.S. import ban of Apple Watches a possibility

A judge from the U.S. International Trade Commission has said Apple violated multiple AliveCor patents. This story, however, is far from over.

AFib after surgery could be a warning sign of heart failure

Researchers studied data from more than three million patients, including approximately 76,000 who underwent heart surgery.

Cardiac Imaging

AI-powered CCTA assessments show ‘close agreement’ with IVUS

9 ways cardiovascular IT systems can improve your day-to-day workflow

Imaging evaluations and PCI planning: Heartflow announces ‘tremendous progress’ for AI portfolio

CRT 2026: Key takeaways for interventional cardiologists

FDA clears intravascular device billed as ‘world’s smallest camera’ as physicians share new data