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Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT01:28

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT

Cardiac computed tomography (CT) scanning is an advanced cardiac imaging technique that utilizes CT technology, with or without intravenous (IV) contrast, to produce accurate cross-sectional virtual slices of specific areas of the heart, coronary circulation, and major blood vessels such as the aorta, pulmonary veins, and arteries. The computer processes these slices to generate three-dimensional images. Multidetector CT (MDCT) is a rapid form of CT scanning that captures multiple slices...
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Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System IV: CMRI

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, or CMRI, is a non-invasive diagnostic test that employs a magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to create precise images of the heart and arteries. It provides comprehensive information about cardiac anatomy, function, perfusion, and tissue characterization without ionizing radiation.IndicationsCMRI diagnoses various heart conditions, including tissue damage from heart attacks, ischemic heart disease, myocarditis, aortic issues (tears, aneurysms,...
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray01:20

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray

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...
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography01:17

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography

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, evaluates...
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT01:25

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT

Calcium-Scoring CT ScanA calcium-scoring CT scan, also known as coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan, detects calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. This test assesses the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to cardiovascular events such as angina, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest.A calcium-scoring CT scan is generally recommended for individuals at intermediate risk of CAD without symptoms. It includes:Men aged 40-75 and women aged 50-75: Especially those with a...
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System II:Types of Echocardiography01:20

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System II:Types of Echocardiography

Echocardiography plays a role in assessing cardiac health and detecting heart conditions, with various types providing critical insights for diagnosis and treatment.
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Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
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Advanced Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging in Patients at Very High Cardiovascular Risk Without a Previous

Federica Marzano1, Ermanno Nardi1, Ciro Cotticelli1

  • 1Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy.

Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
|June 25, 2026
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Advanced imaging like coronary artery calcium scoring can identify individuals at high risk for cardiovascular events before they occur, improving primary prevention. These methods detect subclinical atherosclerosis, enabling personalized risk assessment beyond traditional scores.

Keywords:
cardiovascular risk stratificationmultimodality imagingprimary preventionsubclinical atherosclerosis

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Optical Coherence Tomography Based Biomechanical Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis of Coronary Atherosclerosis Progression
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Optical Coherence Tomography Based Biomechanical Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis of Coronary Atherosclerosis Progression

Published on: January 15, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Many cardiovascular events happen in people without diagnosed heart disease.
  • Current risk scores don't fully identify subclinical atherosclerosis.
  • Better primary prevention is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advanced imaging techniques for identifying high-risk individuals without prior cardiovascular events.
  • To evaluate the role of coronary artery calcium scoring, coronary computed tomography angiography, perivascular fat attenuation index, and vascular ultrasound in risk stratification.

Main Methods:

  • Review of cohort studies, randomized trials, and meta-analyses.
  • Evaluation of multimodality imaging approaches: CAC scoring, CCTA, FAI, and vascular ultrasound.
  • Assessment of their role in identifying subclinical atherosclerosis and stratifying risk.

Main Results:

  • Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring is validated for prognostic value and risk reclassification, especially in intermediate-risk patients.
  • Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) reveals plaque burden and high-risk features.
  • Perivascular fat attenuation index (FAI) assesses coronary inflammation, enhancing prediction beyond anatomy.
  • Vascular ultrasound provides radiation-free assessment of systemic plaque burden.

Conclusions:

  • Multimodality imaging improves subclinical disease detection and supports individualized, disease-based risk assessment.
  • Further research is needed on cost-effectiveness, patient selection, and outcomes of imaging-guided strategies.