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.

M&A mergers and acquisitions business deal

Medical imaging isotope producer Shine finalizes merger with fusion technology specialist

With the help of Phoenix's advanced industrial imaging capabilities, the new entity hopes to ramp up its production of molybdenum-99.

New imaging study examines the coronary plaque burden of people living with HIV

While it was already known that cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among people living with HIV, the team's findings do provide fresh insight.

CT reveals HIV patients living with higher levels of dangerous coronary plaque

For radiologists, the findings suggest CCTA should also include quantifying coronary plaques by subtype, researchers explained in Radiology.

TEER still beneficial for heart failure patients with an elevated mitral valve gradient

Researchers explored data from the COAPT trial, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Red meat linked to heart damage—expert says it ‘seems sensible’ to limit intake

Researchers relied on imaging data from nearly 20,000 UK Biobank participants to reach their conclusion.

Endologix acquires medical device company focused on peripheral artery disease

PQ Bypass, the company Endologix acquired, has gained significant attention for its Detour platform, an investigational treatment for percutaneous femoral-popliteal bypass.

New guidelines focus on the management of heart failure patients with secondary mitral regurgitation

The Heart Failure Association, European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, European Heart Rhythm Association and European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions all collaborated on the position statement.

AI model predicts a patient’s risk of death—and all it needs is an X-ray

The AI model, a convolutional neural network, could help age-based risk scores be more accurate than ever before.

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