Cardiology

The heart must go on: The spectrum of cardiological diseases ranges from arrhythmias to valve defects to heart attacks. However, the diagnostic means and the forms of therapy with intervention, surgery and medication are just as diverse. Read more about this affair of the heart here.

News • Dynamic chest radiography

Seven-second X-ray scan detects heart complication after ToF surgery

Researchers developed a simple, rapid, and low-dose X-ray technique to evaluate the severity of pulmonary valve regurgitation – a common complication after surgical repair of Tetralogy of Fallot.

News • Sticker health

Ultrasound-based pacemaker to noninvasively steady the heart

Engineers have developed a noninvasive pacemaker that stimulates the heart using ultrasound. The design could one day provide a surgery-free alternative to traditional cardiac implants.

News • Congenital heart condition

Tetralogy of Fallot: 3D map gives new insights

Researchers have produced the first 3D map of the heart’s electrical wiring in Tetralogy of Fallot, revealing features that may explain why many patients develop heart conduction disorders.

News • Prediction of myocardial viability

Heart’s ‘natural bypass’ could spare patients from risky procedures

A new study reveals how a simple angiogram scoring system could help identify patients whose heart muscle is still alive - even when a major artery has been completely blocked for months.

News • Contrastive language image pretraining

AI system to interpret cardiac MRI scans with enhanced accuracy

A team of researchers has developed an AI system capable of interpreting some of the most complex heart scans in medicine, cardiac MRI, without the need for manually labeled training data.

News • Transesophageal echocardiography

Real-time imaging turns CPR into precision procedure

Researchers conducted the first randomized trial of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)-guided CPR, showing improved blood flow indicators during resuscitation of cardiac arrest patients.

News • Medical computer models

Digital twin hearts succeed in arrhythmia trial

Working with “digital twins” of patients’ hearts, doctors improved cardiac ablation outcomes for patients with life-threatening arrythmias.

News • Heart failure diagnostics

AI-enhanced MRI enables single-shot imaging of cardiac cycle

Imaging left ventricular function is challenging for patients who cannot hold their breath for long. A new AI-enhanced MRI technique captures the entire cardiac cycle in a single shot.

News • Conditioning against cardiotoxicity

Chemotherapy: protecting the heart without compromising anticancer efficacy

Researchers have discovered a new way to protect the heart during cancer chemotherapy without reducing antitumor efficacy. This could reduce long-term cardiovascular complications for patients.

News • Electrophysiology

New system enables real-time four-chamber cardiac mapping

A breakthrough in cardiac electrophysiology: the first system capable of simultaneously mapping all 4 chambers of the heart, providing physicians with a comprehensive, real-time view of arrhythmias.

News • 3D/4D visualization method

MRI volume rendering reveals pediatric heart defects in motion

Researchers have developed 3D volume rendering methods for cardiac MRI that display complex structures within the heart and show blood flow. This can guide treatment decisions in pediatric patients.

News • Digital tool for point-of-care screening

AI stethoscope shows promise in detecting heart disease

An AI-assisted stethoscope could help doctors identify patients with valvular heart disease who may otherwise go undiagnosed. This could reduce hospital admissions and overall healthcare costs.

News • Cardiac ablation techniques compared

Atrial fibrillation: Study makes economic case for pulsed field ablation

A new European study suggests that PFA may offer hospitals a way to treat atrial fibrillation more efficiently – with shorter procedures and lower costs than established methods.

News • Study explores regenerative potential

How the heart regrows muscle cells after a heart attack

Pioneering research has shown that heart muscle cells regrow after a heart attack, opening up the possibility of new regenerative treatments for cardiovascular disease.

News • Anthracycline cardiotoxicity

Common chemo drug increases risk of heart damage, study finds

A widely used chemotherapy drugs used in cancer treatments can cause heart damage, new research shows. This could be used to adapt treatment regimens - especially in patients with high blood pressure.

News • iCTG for resource-constrained settings

Mobile fetal heart monitoring linked to fewer newborn deaths

Introducing mobile iCTG dramatically improves the detection of fetal heart rate abnormalities and strengthens perinatal outcomes - even in resource-constrained environments, a new study shows.

News • Brain damage analysis

Blood biomarker predicts recovery after cardiac arrest

A simple blood test that can very accurately predict the chance of survival with good recovery could be of great significance for patients in intensive care after a cardiac arrest.

News • Coronary stent failure

Diabetes increases risk of complications after stent surgery

A new study shows that complications after stent surgery are more common in individuals with diabetes. The results emphasise the importance of tailoring treatment strategies for this patient group.

News • Implant longevity

Smart feature management to extend pacemaker battery life

Pacemakers have a range of different functions, not all of which are needed for every patient – switching off unnecessary features could help extend the battery life of the devices by several years.

News • ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)

ECG-reading AI better detects severe heart attacks in emergency setting

In emergency settings, AI to analyze ECG data can improve detection of severe heart attacks, including those with unconventional symptoms, or atypical ECG patterns, and reduced false positives.

News • Nuclear medicine

PET imaging reveals which patients will (or will not) recover after heart attack

A new approach to PET imaging offers a promising way for physicians to promptly identify patients who are at risk for poor functional recovery after a heart attack, according to new research.

Article • Expert perspectives from ESC 2025

Faster, smarter, deeper: how new technologies redefine cardiac imaging

Cardiac imaging is evolving, and new techniques continue to uncover the secrets of the heart for cardiologists who know how to use them. At the ESC 2025 Congress in Madrid, four experts explored cutting-edge developments across different modalities. Ranging from AI-assisted ultrasound image acquisition and accelerated MRI protocols to advanced prognostic tools for CT and nuclear imaging, these…

News • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Heart rhythm disorder POTS common in long Covid patients

Dizziness upon standing up or during exertion: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) affects almost a third of patients with severe long Covid, a new study finds.

News • Flying lifesavers

Sending defibrillator drones to respond to cardiac arrests

A new study demonstrates drones can deliver life-saving AEDs in just minutes from an emergency call – potentially doubling survival rates in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

News • Between the heart and the brain

Why mental health should be included in cardiovascular care

Systematic screening and support for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD should become normalised in cardiovascular care, cardiologists urge in a new Consensus Statement.

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