Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging Highlights 2025

Area of Science:

• Cardiothoracic and vascular imaging, incorporating advancements in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Application of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantitative techniques in medical imaging.

Background:

• Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging journal serves as a platform for novel research and technical developments.
• The journal covers a wide spectrum of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular imaging modalities and applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review selected articles published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging between November 2024 and October 2025.
• To highlight key advancements and emerging trends in cardiothoracic and vascular imaging research.

Main Methods:

• Review of peer-reviewed articles focusing on cardiac CT, photon-counting CT, and cardiac MRI.
• Inclusion of studies on mitral annular disjunction, diastolic dysfunction, myocardial heterogeneity, myocarditis, and sarcopenia.
• Exploration of AI-driven techniques and quantitative imaging in cardiovascular and thoracic applications.

Main Results:

• Featured articles cover CT assessment of prosthetic heart valves and coronary stents.
• Cardiac MRI advancements include streamlined acquisition, diastolic dysfunction markers, and sarcopenia assessment.
• Emerging research areas include accelerated MRI, opportunistic cardiovascular risk assessment, and AI in imaging.

Conclusions:

• Significant progress has been made in CT and MRI for cardiothoracic and vascular imaging.
• AI and quantitative imaging hold substantial promise for future diagnostic and prognostic capabilities.
• Continued research is essential for expanding the clinical utility of these advanced imaging techniques.