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.

Automated valve tracking reduces time, variability in 4D flow MRI

Automated cardiac valve tracking halved the analysis time and variability in blood-flow quantification with four-dimensional (4D) flow MRI, researchers reported in Radiology. The algorithm may help clinicians more efficiently assess the severity of congenital and valvular heart disease, they said.

4D flow MRI may improve automated valve tracking in congenital heart patients

Researchers from the Netherlands demonstrated, in a study published Oct. 30 in Radiology, that four-dimensional (4D) flow MRI with automated cardiac valve tracking reduces analysis time and improves reliability of valvular flow quantification compared to manual valve tracking in patients with congenital heart disease.

Augmented reality allows 3D visualization of myocardial scar during ablation

An augmented reality (AR) technique involving 3D visualization of myocardial scar can assist physicians in evaluating and treating cardiac damage during electrophysiological interventions like ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation, researchers reported in PLOS One.

Expanding mammography reporting could ID women at risk of CVD

About 96 percent of women want to be notified about breast arterial calcification (BAC) detected during mammography, according to survey results published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Researchers said breast radiologists are in a strong position to connect these patients to preventive cardiologists.

New Apple patent could transform 3D printing in medical imaging

A patent filed in 2014 by Apple Inc. for a new method to print three-dimensional (3D) models using triangular tessellation was recently approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday, Oct. 23, according to a report by TechCrunch.com.

Patricia Blake named new CEO of Heart Rhythm Society

Patricia V. Blake will take over as CEO of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) next March, HRS leadership announced Oct. 26.

MRI reveals cerebellum acts as brain monitor to help improve cognitive, emotional function

Using MRI technology, researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have found the cerebellum—a part of the brain long ignored by scientists—is more involved in higher-order thinking than previously thought, according to a report published Oct. 25 by NPR.

CTA reclassifies long-term cardiac risk in 68% of patients

Patients with normal arteries upon coronary CT angiography (CTA) experienced either death or myocardial infarction at a rate of 0.04 percent per year, according to a study with 10 years of follow-up published in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.

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