Clinical Advances and New Applications in Cardiovascular Imaging

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, cardiovascular imaging has undergone significant advancements, revolutionizing the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases. This Special Issue aims to improve our knowledge of the latest clinical advances and applications in this field.

The advent of advanced imaging techniques, such as cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CVMRI) and coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), has transformed our understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and pathophysiology.

Computed tomography (CT) is a well-established imaging modality in the field of cardiovascular diagnostics. New cutting-edge developments allow for better image quality and therefore more precise diagnoses and patient care. Photon-counting CT, for instance, is a novel technology; the detector counts the number of incoming photons and measures photon energy, which allow for a higher spatial resolution compared with current CT scanners.

CVMRI offers accurate morphological and physiological assessments of the heart, pericardium, and major chest vessels, enabling a detailed evaluation of anatomic structures, tissue characteristics, blood flow, and myocardial contractility.

Echocardiography

Blood speckle tracking imaging is a new echocardiographic tool.

Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography

Shear wave elastography offers a new approach to echocardiographs. It measures myocardial stiffness.

Myocardial Work in Echocardiography

Myocardial work correlates with myocardial oxygen consumption and work efficiency. It can be assessed by a new tool incorporated into echocardiographic-strain-assessing applications.

Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into cardiovascular imaging has opened new avenues for image post-processing and diagnosis. AI-based techniques, such as image reconstruction, plaque assessment, and vessel analysis, are enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of image interpretation, enabling clinicians to make more informed decisions.

This Special Issue aims to collect papers that delve into the latest clinical progress in and applications of cardiovascular imaging. It covers a wide range of topics, including advances in imaging technology, image interpretation techniques, and the role of cardiovascular imaging in clinical decision making.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Mariola Szulik
Guest Editor

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