02/23/2026
February is American Heart Month! Did you know that nearly half of all people in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease? Early detection is key to protecting your heart.
Advanced imaging, such as cardiac CT or MRI, allows us to see potential issues before symptoms begin, helping you and your doctor take action early.
Our department is also working on research to help save lives from cardiac death. Back in late 2025, a major milestone was achieved by our department scientists that enables the detection of hemorrhagic myocardial infarction based on a blood test. This test is expected to open new opportunities for novel therapies for patients developing hemorrhagic myocardial infarction (the worst form of heart attacks) and to empower imaging approaches for deep tissue characterization.