Perspectives on Diagnosis and Management in Cardiac Surgery

Dear Colleagues,

New diagnostic approaches for heart and thoracic aorta diseases have arisen in the last 10–15 years. The techniques of 3D transesophageal echocardiography and 3D computed tomography angiography provide a different view for the diagnosis and management of heart and thoracic aorta diseases. Cardiac magnetic resonance has been established as an accurate diagnostic method for the assessment of cardiac anatomy and function. On the other hand, coronary computed tomography is the method of choice for revealing asymptomatic patients with severe coronary artery disease and seems that it will be one of the routine examinations for the diagnosis of patients with suspected coronary artery disease in the future. Artificial intelligence has emerged as a new method for the diagnosis and treatment for patients with heart disease. In addition, 3D printing and reconstruction of the heart and great vessels offer a valuable tool for the accurate diagnosis of acquired and congenital heart diseases. Furthermore, virtual reality and augmented reality have made their way into healthcare and can display interactive 2D and 3D images, helping physicians to achieve a detailed diagnosis and optimal management.

With great pleasure, we are looking forward to submitting your work and research (research articles and reviews) in this Special Issue.

Dr. Georgios Samanidis
Dr. Meletios Kanakis
Guest Editors

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