Advancements in Cardiac Imaging: Pioneering Strategies for Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue explores the evolving landscape of cardiac imaging technologies and their pivotal role in diagnosing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This area has seen significant progress, with new techniques enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of CVD diagnosis. Multimodality imaging—including transthoracic and transesophageal (3D) echocardiography, cardiovascular MRI, CT, and nuclear imaging—provides detailed views of cardiac structures, enabling earlier and more precise detection of heart diseases. The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into image analysis has further revolutionized this field, offering faster and more accurate interpretations of complex cardiac images and “big data”. These advancements not only aid in diagnosis but also incremental prognostic value and personalized treatment planning. With cardiovascular diseases remaining a leading cause of death globally, these advancements in non-invasive cardiac imaging are critical. They not only improve diagnostic capabilities but also enhance patient outcomes by facilitating early intervention. The field continues to evolve, driven by technological innovation and a deeper understanding of heart diseases, promising even more sophisticated diagnostic strategies in the future. Submissions are invited on, but not limited to, the following topics:

• Multimodality Imaging Techniques: Emerging techniques in echocardiography, MRI, CT, and nuclear imaging;
• Artificial Intelligence in Cardiac Imaging: AI and machine learning applications in image interpretation and diagnosis;
• Imaging in Interventional Cardiology: The role of imaging in guiding interventional procedures;
• Clinical Trials: Reporting on clinical trials in cardiac imaging;
• Imaging Biomarkers: Identification and validation of imaging biomarkers for early disease detection and progression;
• Image-Guided Therapy: The role of imaging in guiding invasive cardiac procedures.

Dr. Panagiotis Antiochos
Guest Editor

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• advanced cardiac imaging
• cardiovascular MRI
• echocardiography
• cardiovascular CT
• nuclear cardiac imaging
• AI in cardiac diagnosis
• imaging in cardiac interventions
• virtual cardiac imaging
• quantitative cardiac analysis