Imaging in Heart Failure: Advances, Applications, and Future Directions
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Interests: heart failure; cardiomyopathies; valvular heart disease; cardiac imaging; echocardiography; MRI; computed tomography; invasive imaging; diagnosis; therapy; risk stratification; prognosis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Imaging plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis, prognostic assessment, and management of heart failure. This Special Issue explores the integration of various imaging modalities, including echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), computed tomography (CT), and nuclear imaging, in evaluating cardiac structure, function, and underlying etiology. Emphasis is placed on the ability of advanced techniques such as strain imaging, tissue characterization, and molecular imaging to provide detailed insights into myocardial mechanics, viability, fibrosis, and inflammation. These tools are essential for phenotyping heart failure, guiding therapeutic decisions, and monitoring treatment response.
Furthermore, this Special Issue highlights emerging technologies and novel applications of imaging in heart failure, such as artificial intelligence-assisted image analysis, hybrid imaging, and the use of radiomics for risk stratification. The discussion extends to the potential of imaging biomarkers to predict disease progression and clinical outcomes. By synthesizing current evidence and future directions, this Special Issue underscores the indispensable role of multimodal imaging in advancing personalized medicine for heart failure patients.
Dr. Attila Frigy
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- heart failure
- echocardiography
- cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR)
- computed tomography (CT)
- nuclear imaging (PET/SPECT)
- prognosis
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