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Journal of Nuclear Cardiology
Published in: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology 5/2019

01-10-2019 | Echocardiography | Editor's Page

Leveraging latest computer science tools to advance nuclear cardiology

Author: Piotr Slomka, PhD

Published in: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology | Issue 5/2019

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Abstract

Nuclear cardiology has unique advantages compared to other modalities, since the image analysis is already much more automated compared to what is currently clinically performed for CT, MR, or echocardiography imaging. The diverse image and clinical data available to assess coronary disease function, perfusion, flow, and associated CT data provide new opportunities, but logistically these additional assessments increase the overall complexity of SPECT/PET reporting, necessitating additional expertise and time. The advances in artificial intelligence software can be leveraged to obtain comprehensive risk predictions and diagnoses from all available data. They will allow nuclear cardiology to retain competitive edge compared to other modalities and improve its overall clinical utility. These tools will enhance diagnosis and risk prediction beyond what is possible by subjective visual analysis and mental integration of data by physicians.
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Metadata
Title
Leveraging latest computer science tools to advance nuclear cardiology
Author
Piotr Slomka, PhD
Publication date
01-10-2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Journal of Nuclear Cardiology / Issue 5/2019
Print ISSN: 1071-3581
Electronic ISSN: 1532-6551
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12350-019-01873-y

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