Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray01:20

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray

180
The most common cardiovascular diagnostic test is an X-ray. It produces images of the heart, blood vessels, and adjacent structures.
Definition and Purpose
An X-ray, or radiograph, is a non-invasive method that uses ionizing radiation to take images of internal structures. It is mainly used in cardiac imaging to examine the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels, aiming to identify abnormalities in the heart's size, shape, and position, such as heart failure, congenital defects, and vascular...
180
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography01:17

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography

320
Cardiac imaging studies encompass a wide range of noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques designed to visualize the heart's structure and function in detail. One such technique is echocardiography, which uses high-frequency ultrasound waves to produce detailed images of the heart, known as echocardiograms.
Indications: Echocardiography is utilized to diagnose heart failure, valve disorders, and myocardial infarction. It also assesses cardiac structures' size, shape, and motion,...
320
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System II:Types of Echocardiography01:20

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System II:Types of Echocardiography

258
Echocardiography plays a role in assessing cardiac health and detecting heart conditions, with various types providing critical insights for diagnosis and treatment.
Types of Echocardiography
Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
TTE is the most common type of echocardiogram which involves placing a transducer on the patient's chest, emitting sound waves to create heart images. TTE is invaluable for evaluating the heart's size, structure, and motion, making it particularly useful for...
258

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Design and evaluation of bayesian optimized hybrid deep learning model for forecasting crop yields using climate dynamics.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Whole-genome sequence data of a multidrug-resistant <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> strain KP-S-66 isolated from cattle shed soil.

Data in brief·2026
Same author

Caught in a Cocoon: Operative Release of Primary Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis With Endoscopic Management of Early Postoperative Duodenojejunal Intussusception.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Cost impact of culture reversion in extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Pakistan: a multi-center retrospective study.

Monaldi archives for chest disease = Archivio Monaldi per le malattie del torace·2026
Same author

COVID-19 and Stroke: Evaluating Correlations, Risk Factors, and Patient Outcomes.

Cureus·2025
Same author

Epidemiological factors associated with the prevalence of mobile genetic elements, and antimicrobial resistance patterns in Klebsiella pneumoniae of farm environments in Bangladesh.

BMC medical genomics·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 28, 2025

High-Resolution Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography for Small Animals
11:09

High-Resolution Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography for Small Animals

Published on: December 16, 2022

3.7K

Update on cardiac imaging: A critical analysis.

Halia Shah1, Samina Alim1, Sonia Akther2

  • 1St George's, University of London Medical School, United Kingdom.

Clinica E Investigacion En Arteriosclerosis : Publicacion Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola De Arteriosclerosis
|April 9, 2024
PubMed
Summary

This review explores advanced imaging techniques for diagnosing and monitoring atherosclerosis plaque stability. It highlights the benefits and risks of various methods, aiming to prevent acute coronary events.

Keywords:
Angiografía coronariaCardiac imagingCoronary angiographyEstabilidad de las placasImagen cardiacaOCTPETPlaque stabilityTCO

More Related Videos

In Vivo Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Structure, Function, Perfusion and Viability Using Cardiac Micro-computed Tomography
08:13

In Vivo Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Structure, Function, Perfusion and Viability Using Cardiac Micro-computed Tomography

Published on: February 16, 2016

19.6K
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
06:29

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques

Published on: June 11, 2019

10.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 28, 2025

High-Resolution Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography for Small Animals
11:09

High-Resolution Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography for Small Animals

Published on: December 16, 2022

3.7K
In Vivo Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Structure, Function, Perfusion and Viability Using Cardiac Micro-computed Tomography
08:13

In Vivo Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Structure, Function, Perfusion and Viability Using Cardiac Micro-computed Tomography

Published on: February 16, 2016

19.6K
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
06:29

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques

Published on: June 11, 2019

10.3K

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Atherosclerosis Research
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Atherosclerosis diagnosis and management rely heavily on imaging techniques.
  • Coronary angiography (CA) has been a standard since 1958, but non-invasive methods are emerging.
  • Acute coronary events, often caused by plaque rupture, are a significant public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify optimal imaging techniques for diagnosing and monitoring atherosclerosis plaque stability.
  • To discuss factors influencing plaque integrity and their detectability via imaging.
  • To review potential complications associated with different imaging modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on diagnostic imaging for atherosclerosis.
  • Comparison of various imaging modalities including CA, CTA, OCT, PET, IVUS, and CMR.
  • Analysis of factors affecting plaque stability and associated imaging findings.

Main Results:

  • While CA is powerful, non-invasive techniques offer significant benefits for plaque assessment.
  • Imaging can identify factors contributing to plaque instability, such as inflammation and lipid content.
  • Complications vary by modality, with CA posing risks like ventricular arrhythmia and death.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal imaging strategies are crucial for managing atherosclerosis and preventing plaque rupture.
  • Emerging techniques like Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) show promise for assessing plaque stability.
  • Future research should focus on combining imaging modalities to balance effectiveness and safety.