Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging

Advanced imaging across our enterprise is driven by cutting-edge technology.

Using technology for better results

2024 Outcomes

Overview

We are expanding our involvement in national and international imaging research trials and registries. By participating in these initiatives, we aim to advance the entire field of cardiac imaging and cardiac care.

Accomplishments

Clinical volumes for our cardiac MRI services tripled over the past 18 months, reflecting our commitment to delivering excellent-quality diagnostic services.
We started a successful coronary CTA decision-making pathway that provides results in less than three hours for patients presenting to the emergency room with acute chest pain.
Over the last four years, advanced echocardiography has quadrupled the number of imaging procedures and patients served.
Support for the growth of our structural and surgical valve programs has led to three sites offering advanced echo and CT analysis and reporting on the day of a patient’s visit.
We have broadened imaging services for surgical procedures, including aortic and mitral valve repair, surgical and transcatheter valve replacement, and Ross procedures, with imaging working closely with surgeons to select the best approach for treating patients with various valvular pathologies.

“With our leadership’s support and recognition of the importance of dedicated cardiac imaging, we have expanded our team by adding cardiologists with specialized imaging fellowship training. This investment in talent, coupled with substantial upgrades to our hardware and software, reflects our commitment to providing top-tier patient care.”

Amro Alsaid, MD
Medical Director, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging CT and MRI Programs

Zuyue Wang, MD
Regional Medical Director, Noninvasive Cardiology Services

Total cardiac MRIs:

354% growth over three years

Total cardiac CTs:

74% growth at Plano over three years

Total echos:

24% growth over three years

Data is from July 2023 to June 2024.

Innovation

Through collaborative research efforts focusing on CT/MRI and echocardiography, we strive to contribute to the development of innovative solutions and best practices that benefit patients worldwide.

The introduction of three-dimensional scar mapping utilizing CT and MRI imaging allows us to generate electro-anatomical models. This technology can assist our electrophysiologists in complex ablation procedures for arrhythmia management, improving procedural accuracy and patient outcomes.
Our cardiac imaging teams implemented novel technologies and techniques, such as fusion, 3D and strain imaging.