New Trends and Advances in Cardiac Imaging

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, we have witnessed rapid improvements in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology that have enabled the comprehensive morphologic and functional assessment of cardiovascular structures. Multimodality imaging is playing an increasingly important role in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease, improving their diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. In patients with suspected coronary artery disease, CT allows the detection and assessment of the severity of stenoses and atherosclerotic plaques, including the detection of high-risk plaque features, with an increasing role for functional assessment using CT stress perfusion imaging and/or CT fractional flow reserves. Cardiovascular MRI encompasses a variety of imaging modalities that provide the accurate and reproducible measurement of ventricular volume, function, and myocardial mass; the quantification of valvular disease and shunts; the excellent characterization of myocardial tissue and ischemia; and the visualization of vascular abnormalities.The goal of this Special Issue is to depict new technological advances in cardiovascular CT and MRI, the state-of-the-art performance of these techniques, as well as their application for the multimodality imaging assessment of patients with different cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, inflammatory and pericardial diseases, cardiac arrhythmias and masses, and congenital heart disease. In addition to being noninvasive and accurate diagnostic modalities, these techniques are also important for the selection of optimal treatment strategies and risk stratification. In this Special Issue, we would also like to show the increasing role of artificial intelligence, hybrid imaging techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches leading to improved and personalized patient management.

Dr. Maja Hrabak-Paar
Guest Editor

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