Co-written by Northwest Radiology Network’s Dr. Richard Hallett, this article from Current Radiology Reports explores new improvements in CT and MR imaging techniques.

Advances in CT imaging have led to motion-free imaging of the aortic root, while new MR techniques allow for more detailed assessments of the aortic valve.

This technology ultimately yields valuable information for patients with a variety of aortic valve and root pathology. In addition to these recent technological advances, the article also explores methods for maximizing imaging value in the future, especially in the assessment of bicuspid aortic valve disease.

Dr. Hallett serves as our chief in the field of cardiovascular imaging, and he also works as an adjunct assistant professor of radiology at Stanford University.

Embedded below is the full article — a valuable exploration of emerging technology in the field of imaging.