Interventional Cardiology

Cardiovascular Imaging

The Cardiovascular Imaging (CVI) Division uses the newest resonance and computerized tomography technology for the noninvasive imaging of the guts and system in children and adults. Sophisticated post-processing techniques provide unprecedented 3- and 4-dimensional visualization of complex cardiovascular anatomy and pathology to facilitate treatment planning for surgical or endovascular procedures, a number of which are pioneered at and unique to Stanford. The CVI Division provides a fellowship educational program for cardiovascular radiologists and participates in educational curricula of trainees in radiology, cardiology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. Clinical research topics include the imaging of the aorta, heart valves, and blood flow. Research in pediatric cardiovascular imaging includes radiation dose reduction strategies in pediatric cardiac CT also as new MRI and CT techniques applied to the clinical management of congenital heart disease.