MRI scans have traditionally been used for extracellular volume assessments. That is starting to change, however, as cardiac CT moves beyond its typical focus on the coronary arteries.

At Mass General Brigham, advanced algorithms help clinicians spend more time focused on what matters most.

AI-based tools are here to stay, but one expert does not see them replacing cardiologists anytime soon. Look at recent trends in radiology, he says, to get a better idea of what cardiology's future may look like.

The AHA has developed systems of care that can help developing countries improve their treatment strategies for both heart attack and stroke.

Even as AI is used more and more in the field, cardiologists and other clinicians are at the heart of patient care.