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.

Pulmonary embolism thrombectomy use increases by more than 700%
Medicare claims submitted between 2017 and 2022 showed a 712% increase in thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism (PE) and a 137% increase in thrombectomy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Private equity-backed Medline files for IPO
The company, founded in 1966, has been providing supplies to cardiac surgery suites and cath labs for decades.
Key takeaways for interventional cardiology from TCT 2025
B. Hadley Wilson, MD, talked to Cardiovascular Business about several standout late-breaking clinical trials presented at TCT 2025. Topics of those trials included drug-coated balloons, TAVR valve durability, pulmonary embolism treatments and much more.
FDA clears new AI-enabled coronary plaque analysis software
Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, a Canadian medtech company, received the key approval for its cvi42 | Plaque platform.
Cardiologist seeks answers about Trump’s health after MRI
After President Donald Trump told reporters he underwent an MRI—adding that the results were “perfect”—it remains unclear why, exactly, the scan was ordered in the first place.

MRI detects heart failure risk in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

About 40% of individuals had scarring patterns on their heart muscle visible during imaging, which was associated with a greater risk of suffering a major cardiac event.

Late gadolinium enhancement predicts major cardiac events among patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

Late gadolinium enhancement was associated with a greater risk of experiencing major cardiac events, including sudden cardiac death.

Cardiac CT exams can screen patients for osteoporosis

Cardiac CT exams can screen for osteoporosis while requiring "little change to normal clinical practice."

SNMMI 2020: Imaging highlights connection between heart and kidneys in heart attack response

Researchers monitored how the heart and kidneys responded one day, three days, seven days and six weeks following an induced myocardial infarction.

Cloud-based imaging spinoff inHeart raises $4.2M for AI-based heart arrhythmia solution

It’s cloud software turns preoperative medical images into a 3D “digital twin” of the patient’s heart enabling providers to plan procedures and navigate instruments during surgery.

Faster cath lab activation times make a big impact on patient care

Rapid reperfusion is linked to improved survival for STEMI patients, but delayed care is still prevalent.

Imaging provider gains FDA clearance, CE mark approval for AI-powered right ventricle assessments

DiA Imaging Analysis has gained FDA clearance and CE mark approval for its AI-powered solution designed to automatically assess right ventricle dysfunction.

Injuries common during TEE-guided structural heart interventions—providers urged to weigh options

Overall, 86% of patients included in the study had a new injury once the intervention was complete.

Cardiac Imaging

Pulmonary embolism thrombectomy use increases by more than 700%

Private equity-backed Medline files for IPO

Key takeaways for interventional cardiology from TCT 2025

FDA clears new AI-enabled coronary plaque analysis software

Cardiologist seeks answers about Trump’s health after MRI