Innovations in Cardiovascular Imaging A Technologist's Insight into Advanced Technology: Cath Lab Expertise: A Series for Cardiovascular Technologists, #1.3

Innovations in Cardiovascular Imaging

A Technologist's Insight into Advanced Technology

​Table of Contents

​Preface

●  Purpose of the Book

●  Who Should Read This Book

●  How to Use This Book

​1. Introduction to Cardiovascular Imaging: Past to Present

●  The Evolution of Cardiac Imaging

●  Milestones in Cardiovascular Technology

●  From Invasive to Non-Invasive: A Timeline

●  Importance of Imaging in Modern Cardiology

​2. Basics of Coronary Angiography

●  Anatomy of Coronary Arteries

●  The Angiography Procedure

●  Catheter Types and Access Sites

●  Image Acquisition and Interpretation

●  Common Clinical Indications and Case Examples

​3. Understanding IVUS and OCT Imaging

●  Introduction to Intravascular Imaging

●  IVUS: Principles, Interpretation, and Equipment

●  OCT: High-Resolution Vessel Imaging

●  Clinical Applications and Comparisons

●  Limitations and Advancements

​4. The Role of MRI and CT in Cardiac Imaging

●  Cardiac MRI: Protocols, Sequences, and Indications

●  Cardiac CT: Coronary Calcium Scoring & CTA

●  Functional vs. Anatomical Imaging

●  Advantages, Risks, and Artifacts

●  Patient Preparation and Contrast Use

​5. Hybrid Imaging Techniques: PET-CT and SPECT-CT

●  Basics of Nuclear Cardiology

●  Role of PET in Myocardial Viability

●  SPECT-CT for Perfusion Imaging

●  Combining Anatomy and Physiology

●  Case Studies in Hybrid Imaging

​6. 3D Echocardiography and Advanced Modalities

●  Evolution from 2D to 3D Echo

●  Real-Time 3D Imaging Techniques

●  Strain Imaging and Speckle Tracking

●  Applications in Valvular and Congenital Disease

●  Future of Echo Technologies

​7. Imaging for Structural Heart Disease: TAVR, Mitral Clip

●  Overview of Structural Heart Interventions

●  Imaging Protocols for TAVR Planning

●  Mitral Clip: Pre-, Peri-, and Post-Procedural Imaging

●  Role of Multimodality Imaging

●  Case Discussions

​8. The Role of AI in Cardiovascular Imaging

●  Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

●  AI in Image Acquisition, Processing, and Diagnosis

●  Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning in Cardiology

●  Limitations, Challenges, and the Technologist’s Role

●  Real-Life Applications and Ongoing Research

​9. Intravascular Lithotripsy: Imaging and Application

●  What is Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)?

●  Indications and Techniques

●  Imaging Before, During, and After IVL

●  Safety, Efficacy, and Case Studies

​10. Innovations in Non-Invasive Imaging: FFR-CT

●  What is FFR-CT and How It Works

●  Clinical Benefits and Patient Selection

●  Comparison with Invasive FFR

●  Interpretation of Results

●  Integration into Clinical Practice

​11. Imaging in Congenital Heart Disease

●  Common Congenital Heart Defects

●  Role of Echo, MRI, and CT in CHD

●  Imaging Across Different Age Groups

●  Pre- and Post-Surgical Imaging

●  Challenges and Case Examples

​12. Imaging for Peripheral Vascular Disease

●  Understanding PVD and its Types

●  Role of Duplex Ultrasound, CTA, and MRA

●  Non-Invasive Imaging Approaches

●  Endovascular Procedures and Imaging Guidance

●  Case-Based Learning

​13. Radiation Dose Reduction in Advanced Imaging

●  Importance of Dose Management

●  ALARA Principle in Cardiology

●  Dose-Reduction Techniques and Technologies

●  Role of the Technologist in Patient Safety

●  Tracking and Reporting Radiation Dose

​14. The Future of Wearable Cardiac Imaging Devices

●  Current Technologies in Wearables

●  Role in Arrhythmia Detection and Heart Monitoring

●  Potential for Real-Time Imaging

●  Data Integration with Healthcare Systems

●  The Road Ahead for Technologists

​15. Ethical Issues and Data Privacy in Cardiac Imaging

●  Consent and Patient Autonomy

●  Data Protection and HIPAA

●  Ethical Use of AI and Big Data

●  Role of Technologists in Upholding Ethics

●  Emerging Legal Considerations

16: Emerging Technologies in Cardiovascular Imaging

●  Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

●  2. Cloud-Based Imaging Platforms

●  Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR)

●  Ultra-Fast Cardiac MRI & 4D Flow Imaging

●  Photon-Counting CT

●  Wearable Imaging Sensors

●  Molecular Imaging & Theranostics

●  Radiogenomics

●  Robotic and Remote Imaging Assistance

●  AI for Radiation Dose Optimization

Purpose of the Book

In the ever-evolving field of cardiovascular medicine, imaging has emerged as a cornerstone for diagnosis, treatment planning, and real-time