Real-time MRI-guided radiofrequency ablation for atrial flutter is feasible in patients, according to a study published in the June issue of Radiology. 

Native T1 relaxation times have the potential to complement current cardiac MR approaches in patients suspected of having acute myocarditis, according to a study published online June 6 by Radiology.

While imaging technologies and medical procedures for treating cardiac conditions have improved, there are risks, particularly to the youngest patients. Researchers found that children with heart disease who have the most difficult treatment paths face the greatest long-term risks for cancer.

Vascular imaging should be mandated in future endovascular trials to identify proximal occlusions, according to a study published online June 5 by Radiology.

Myocardial CT perfusion imaging performed higher than SPECT in the diagnosis of anatomic coronary artery disease (CAD), according to a study published online May 26 by Radiology. 

Current recommendations for cardiac assessment could reduce the incidence of congestive heart failure (CHF) in childhood cancer survivors but less frequent assessment could also be more cost-effective, according to two studies published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on May 19.

Siemens Healthcare has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Artis one – an angiography system optimized for broad clinical utilization.

In asymptomatic subjects at risk for cardiovascular events, identification of vulnerable plaque characteristics with MRI could offer a major assist in cardiovascular disease prediction, according to a study published in the May issue of Radiology.