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.

FDA clears AI-powered cardiac imaging platform
The Tempus Pixel platform was designed to assist clinicians with the evaluation of cardiac MR images.
Key trends in nuclear cardiology take center stage at ASNC 2025
Wael Jaber, MD, chair of the 2025 American Society of Nuclear Cardiology annual meeting, shared some key takeaways from the conference. “This is no longer just about imaging for coronary disease," he explained. "Nuclear cardiology now helps guide therapy across a wide range of conditions."
Open-source AI model delivers accurate echocardiography assessments
The algorithm, trained on more than 150,000 TTE studies, can calculate 18 different measurements regularly used in echocardiography
ASNC calls on members to fight 57% Medicare cut for cardiac amyloid imaging
Jamieson M. Bourque, MD, MHS, president-elect of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, shared the group's concerns with Cardiovascular Business. “This is going to have a highly negative impact," he said.
Cardiologist Carlos Collet takes new leadership role with CRF
Collet, known globally for his dedication to innovation, is the organization's new director of cardiovascular imaging, physiology and translational therapeutics.

What PET imaging can tell cardiologists about post-heart transplant survival

New research published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine suggests PET myocardial perfusion imaging can be used to quantify myocardial blood flow and myocardial flow reserve, which have been proven as accurate indicators of adverse outcomes after heart transplants.

PET imaging years after heart transplant surgery can save lives

Cardiac allograft vasculopathy is one of the most serious conditions that transplant patients face after surgery, but now clinicians have gained an upper hand in the fight.

‘Potentially everything we’ve hoped for’: Pulsed field ablation used for 1st time in U.S.

Pulsed field ablation technology has been used to treat atrial fibrillation for the first time in the U.S.

Orsiro stent continues to outperform Xience at 3 years

Three-year data from the BIOFLOW-V trial, presented Feb. 23 at the 2020 CRT Congress in National Harbor, Md., reinforce the status of Biotronik’s Orsiro drug-eluting stent as superior to the popular Xience stent.

EKGs may soon screen for cardiomyopathy, thanks to AI

An AI-based approach to diagnostics could see electrocardiograms repurposed to screen for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the not-so-distant future.

Portable MRIs bring imaging to stroke patients’ bedsides

Research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles this February suggests a portable, low-field MRI system may soon improve access to care for patients who have trouble making it to a high-tech facility.

AI predicts MI, stroke, death from blood flow

In an industry first, an AI algorithm has been used to instantly and accurately assess patients’ blood flow, acting as a risk prediction tool for major adverse CV events.

FDA greenlights AI-guided CV ultrasound acquisition system

Medical AI company Caption Health announced Feb. 7 that the FDA had authorized marketing for its Caption Guidance software.

Cardiac Imaging

FDA clears AI-powered cardiac imaging platform

Key trends in nuclear cardiology take center stage at ASNC 2025

Open-source AI model delivers accurate echocardiography assessments

ASNC calls on members to fight 57% Medicare cut for cardiac amyloid imaging

Cardiologist Carlos Collet takes new leadership role with CRF