The microcirculation is relatively inaccessible to direct visualization and investigation. Recent methods have been developed which use advanced retinal photographic imaging techniques and computer-assisted image analysis to characterize, measure and quantify subtle variations and abnormalities in the retinal vasculature. These quantitative and qualitative assessments demonstrate a close associ...

The recent introduction of novel gene therapies for treatment of cardiac and noncardiac diseases has caused a remarkable need for noninvasive imaging approaches to evaluate and track the progress of these therapies. In the past we have relied on the evaluation of the physiological consequences of therapeutic interventions. With advances in targeted molecular imaging we now have the ability to e...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the western world and developing countries. Diseases affecting the cardiovascular system are expected to be the main cause of death globally within the next 20 years. This is due to the rising prevalence of CVD in the eastern parts of Europe, developing countries and an increasing incidence of obesity and diabe...

OBJECTIVES Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with premature atherosclerosis and increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease. The objective of this review is to summarize current and emerging imaging modalities for the evaluation of subclinical atherosclerosis in RA, with an emphasis on potential application of novel modalities, high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging and positron em...

Cardiovascular Molecular Imaging A t this year’s SNM Mid-Winter Meeting in San Antonio, TX, the Cardiovascular Council and Molecular Imaging Center of Excellence cosponsored a program entitled, ‘‘Advances in Cardiovascular Molecular Imaging.’’ The program was organized by Mehran M. Sadeghi, MD, from Yale University, and included a series of lectures focused on the emerging field of molecular ca...

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. Cardiovascular imaging technique is a key for cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment. In coronary imaging, the cardiac CT is of high spatial and temporal resolution. Compared with other medical imaging modality, the cardiac CT has a unique advantage in coronary stenosis detection, plaque assessment and st...

This review provides an overview of Marfan syndrome with an emphasis on cardiovascular complications and cardiovascular imaging. Both pre- and post-operative imaging is addressed with an explanation of surgical management. All relevant imaging modalities are discussed with a particular focus on cardiovascular MR.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remains a significant burden on healthcare systems, including cardiovascular imaging such as echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Considering the importance of in real clinical practice, optimal modified guidelines programs will be required for best services keeping both infected non-infected patients safe. Currently, is es...