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.

New PFA registry will use AI, EHR integration to gather real-world data
PFA has emerged as the preferred ablation strategy for many electrophysiologists, but some questions do remain about its long-term impact. HRS is developing this new registry to be as user-friendly for clinicians as possible.
Cardiology’s biggest trend: New scientific statements take on AI-powered coronary plaque evaluations
The ACC and AHA both issued new statements on noninvasive CCTA offerings that use advanced AI to evaluate patients with suspected CAD. These technologies have gained significant momentum in recent years, and experts agree that they represent a game-changing advancement in the world of cardiovascular imaging.
Success in treating congenital heart disease prompted need for new adult guidelines
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have issued new guidelines for the management of congenital heart disease in adults. The document outlines how to manage these patients, the challenges they face and much more.
AI flags hard-to-detect heart disease in seconds
The new deep learning algorithm is capable of detecting signs of coronary microvascular dysfunction in seconds.
Societies must adapt to the rise of multimodality cardiac imaging
ASE President David Wiener detailed some of the many ways imaging societies need to adapt now that so many imagers are specializing in multiple modalities. It may be time to change how annual conferences are scheduled, for example, so that the costs of travel are easier to manage.

MRIs appear safe if the patient has a cardiac device with abandoned leads

A team of cardiologists and radiologists explored the issue, sharing their findings in JAMA Cardiology.

More than 50% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 retain heart damage a month after discharge

Each individual admitted to the ICU also had high levels of troponin, a protein released into the blood when the heart muscle sustains an injury, according to a new cardiac MRI-based study.

AI predicts new-onset AFib using 12-lead ECGs

The team's deep neural network was trained on more than 1.6 million 12-lead ECGs.

Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography shares new CCTA guidance

The guidance, published in full in the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, includes updates to previous CCTA recommendations and was designed to answer common questions.

Geisinger doctors see 13% boost in all-cause mortality predictions with help from new AI tool

The deep learning method was trained on more than 800,000 echocardiogram videos gathered over the past decade.

Providers must rethink traditional imaging approaches to prevent cardiotoxicity in cancer patients

Specifically, doctors should consider adding routine global longitudinal strain to their surveillance of patients undergoing chemotherapy, experts argued recently.

Cigna stops requiring prior authorization for certain CT imaging exams

Imaging advocates praised the policy change, which took effect on Monday, Feb. 1.

AI model IDs high-risk cardiovascular patients based on imaging data

The algorithm can help physicians make key decisions about a patient’s health, including whether or not it is time to consider statin therapy.

Cardiac Imaging

New PFA registry will use AI, EHR integration to gather real-world data

Cardiology’s biggest trend: New scientific statements take on AI-powered coronary plaque evaluations

Success in treating congenital heart disease prompted need for new adult guidelines

AI flags hard-to-detect heart disease in seconds

Societies must adapt to the rise of multimodality cardiac imaging