New Trends in Cardiovascular Imaging: 2nd Edition
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 395
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cardiac CT; cardiac MRI
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Dear Colleagues,
In contemporary clinical practice, cardiac computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have emerged as indispensable tools, now integrated into guidelines for evaluating patients with congenital heart disease as well as those presenting with acute or chronic chest pain. The dynamic landscape of cardiac MRI is continues to evolve, facilitating myocardial tissue characterization, quantitative perfusion imaging, and the innovative realm of 4D flow imaging. Concurrently, cardiac CT is progressing with enhanced spatial resolution and the introduction of multi-energy imaging, which significantly enhance the assessment of coronary artery disease. These technological leaps facilitate detailed evaluation of fractional flow reserve, plaque composition, and the integrity of stents and bypass grafts.
Looking forward, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning stands poised to revolutionize the accessibility and utility of these imaging tools. AI-driven algorithms can improve efficiency, standardize interpretation, and expand access, potentially broadening the clinical reach of cardiac CT and MRI to a wider patient population.
This Special Issue aims to curate insights from leading experts in the field, focusing on the most promising aspects and clinical applications of the latest developments in cardiac CT and MRI. By highlighting these emerging trends and innovations, we seek to foster a deeper understanding of their potential impact on cardiac diagnostics and patient care.
Prof. Dr. Hans-Christoph Becker
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiac CT
- cardiac MRI
- hybrid and multimodality imaging
- artificial intelligence and machine learning
- coronary artery disease
- myocardial tissue characterization
- congenital heart disease
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