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.

CT angiography cost-effective for detecting LVO in patients with minor stroke

CT angiography—preferably followed by immediate thrombectomy—was cost-effective and beneficial for triage in a recent study of patients with acute minor stroke, researchers reported in Radiology Jan. 14.

Cardiac MR comparable to FFR for evaluating nonculprit lesions after STEMI

A study published in the latest edition of JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging suggests cardiac magnetic resonance imaging can be as effective as measurements of fractional flow reserve in evaluating nonculprit lesions after STEMI.

CTA is a cost-conscious approach to improve outcomes in minor stroke patients

Using CT angiography to screen for large vessel occlusion, followed immediately by thrombectomy, proved to be the cheapest option and yielded the most quality-adjusted life years.

Group publishes new stress echo guidelines for ischemic heart disease

The American Society of Echocardiography released the new recommendations to replace its 2007 edition.

Medical societies release AUC ratings for imaging congenital heart disease patients

The 47-page document, published Jan. 6 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, touches on multiple cardiac imaging modalities, rating them based on their appropriateness for examining adults and children with previously diagnosed heart defects.

What’s to Gain from Strain? Experts Say Strain Echocardiography Is on the Path to Acceptance

Despite its diagnostic and prognostic value, speckle-tracking strain echocardiography is underused, some cardiac imagers say. What will it take for adoption to pick up?

AI algorithm can spot LVEF from 15 seconds of ECG data

An AI algorithm that reportedly helps physicians identify reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) received Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA on Dec. 18.

CT helps spot patients with potential lead extraction risks

More individuals are receiving cardiac implanted devices than ever before, and as a result, the number of complications stemming from the wire connecting the device to the heart—known as a lead—are also increasing.

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