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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Cardiac MRI in valvular heart disease? You bet! 🫀 Join #SiemensHealthineers CMR hands-on tutorials at #ESC26. Learn from @joaocavalcante and @thomastreibel how #cardiacMRI supports diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment planning for 📌 valvular heart disease 📌 and other cardiac conditions.

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

🫀 Explore the power of Cardiac MRI! Join #SiemensHealthineers CMR hands-on tutorials at #ESC26. Learn from @joaocalvacante and @thomastreibel 👉 Full schedule: events.siemens-healthineers.com/esc #ESC26 #CardiacMRI #CardiologyEducation #CardiacImaging #SiemensHealthineers

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Exciting to see #AndreaRighini and team at #OspedaleBuzzi adopting #DeepResolve our AI-powered image recon technology for #fetalMRI. Feedback: #DeepResolve improves spatial resolution, gets more detailed T2-weighted HASTE images. marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/a7f39dd0f0ca...

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Just arrived in #Munich for the #SiemensHealthineers Clinical Summit 2026. Over the next 3 days, clinicians, researchers, and industry leaders will come together to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and explore innovations that are shaping the future of medical imaging. #CardiacMRI #Healthcare

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

AI-powered automation is transforming #cardiacMRI. But what does this mean in clinical practice? Listen as @carlglessgens shares real-world insights on how #SiemensHealthineers single-click solution has changed his #cardiacMRI workflow. www.magnetomworld.siemens-healthineers.com/clinical-cor...

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Live from the #SiemensHealthineers lunch symposium at #ECR2026 in Vienna! #carlglessgen is presenting results on an innovative solution for highly automated #cardiacMRI exams in as little as 30 minutes. Missed the talk? Check out his publication: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39841204/

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Discover our latest contribution to pediatric patient care at #ECR2026! Excited to present our #pediatric guided imagery ‘Forest Walk’ as part of the #SiemensHealthineers concept for preparing children for imaging exams. #MINITOMKids #Gerda 📍Siemens Healthineers Biz Lounge, #ECR2026, level 0

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

#SCMR2026 was an inspiring conference with outstanding science, meaningful discussions and the #SiemensHealthineers lunch symposium, where we presented #MAGNETOM Free.XL*, our new 0.55T scanner for comprehensive #cardiacMRI exams. marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/cd7a101034e0...

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

How can #CardiacMRI advance precision #oncology therapies? Join the #SiemensHealthineers Symposium at #SCMR2026 and find out! Listen as @marcofrancone shares his insights on using #MRI to monitor #cardiotoxicity - from targeted therapies to immunotherapies.

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Is low field imaging the future of #cardiacMRI? Join us for the #SiemensHealthineers Lunch Symposium at #SCMR2026. Listen in as @Amedeo Chiribiri MD, PhD, FHEA, FSCMR shares his perspective on #CardiacMRI at 0.55T. #lowfieldCMR #MAGNETOMFreeXL @antjehellwich.bsky.social

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Antje Hellwich @antjehellwich.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Cardiovascular Applications of Photon-Counting CT: When Cardiac CT Meets Cardiac MR by Benjamin Longère, François Pontana, et al. (@chulille.bsky.social). Learn more: marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/72eb9444c690... #CardioSky #MRI #RadSky #MagnetomWorld #CMR @banksgaia.bsky.social

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) represents a major step toward bridging the historical gap between cardiac CT and CMR.
Its ability to provide high-resolution anatomical imaging, quantitative spectral data, and myocardial tissue characterization within a single, time-efficient acquisition brings cardiac CT closer to the comprehensive diagnostic capability traditionally reserved for CMR.
However, these modalities should not be seen as competing but as highly complementary. CMR remains the reference standard for advanced tissue characterization, myocardial fibrosis assessment, and complex flow quantification, while PCCT offers unparalleled spatial resolution, reduced acquisition times, and simultaneous evaluation of coronary arteries, myocardium, and valves.
Together, PCCT and CMR form a synergistic imaging approach, combining structural and functional insights to refine diagnosis, guide management, and ultimately improve patient care in cardiovascular disease.

Shoutout to the co-authors:
Adrien De Minteguiaga, M.D.; Christos Gkizas, M.D., Ph.D.; Aimée Rodriguez Musso, M.D.; Mehdi Haidar, M.D.

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Wir bei @SiemensHealthineers freuen uns, das @KlinikumNürnbergSüd mit einem MINITOM Kids zu unterstützen! Die Spende hilft Kindern, sich spielerisch und angstfrei auf MRT-/CT-Untersuchungen vorzubereiten. Danke an den @KlabautermannVerein und das gesamte Klinikteam für die tolle Zusammenarbeit!

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Had a chance to read the new #2025ESCguidelines for the management of valvular heart disease? For a quick overview of the role of #cardiacMRI in #VHD check out this review by Nikoo Aziminia and Thomas Treibel from #universitycollegeLondon marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/9f382b65996a...

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Just finished the last of the #SiemensHealthineers CMR hands-on tutorials at #ESC25. A BIG thank you to João Cavalcante and Thomas Treibel for sharing insights on the role of #cardiacMRI for the differential diagnosis of cardiac disease. Missed the sessions? Join us next year at #ESC26 in Munich!

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Live from #SMRA25 in Budapest where #matthiasstuber is speaking on the benefits of #cardiacMRI at #lowfield. Curious? Read what members of the community have published on CMR @0.55T. marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/43ef0b73dfa9... #SiemensHealthineers #MAGNETOMFreeMax

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🫀 Explore the power of Cardiac MRI! Join the #SiemensHealthineers CMR hands-on tutorials at #ESC25. CMR for #diagnosis #riskstratification #treatmentplanning. 👉 Full schedule here: events.siemens-healthineers.com/esc #ESC25 #CardiacMRI #CardiologyEducation #CardiacImaging #SiemensHealthineers

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Mark your calendars! #SiemensHealthineers talk at #SMRA25 "Innovations in MRA: A Regional Perspective on Global Progress" 🎤 Speaker: Máté Kiss, PhD 📅 Aug 22, 2025 | 🕙 10:00 AM 📍 Medical Science Ctr #SemmelweisUniversity More innovation: marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/9486d45888d1...

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

#MINITOMKids, our child-sized educational scanner, was developed to help children prepare for their upcoming MRI examination. The goal is to reduce fear and anxiety. Let 4-year-old Anna introduce you to MINITOM Kids! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZX9... #SiemensHealthineers #PediatricPatientExperience

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Empowering children before their imaging exam

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

📍Heading to #SMRA2025 in exciting Budapest? 👋Stop by the #SiemensHealthineers booth to explore how our clinical collaboration program transforms cutting-edge MRA research into real-world innovation. 💡Get a sneak peek here: marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/9486d45888d1...

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

🔍 What does #DeepLearning mean for #PediatricMRI? For MRI expert @bacnguyen, it’s about speed and precision. With #DeepResolveBoost, he’s scanning faster and in higher resolution—transforming how pediatric imaging is done. 🎥 Watch the video www.magnetomworld.siemens-healthineers.com/clinical-cor...

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Antje Hellwich @antjehellwich.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

This #WorldTuberculosisDay, let’s highlight Myocardial Tuberculosis: A Curable Form of Cardiomyopathy in Endemic Countries by Dr Priya Chudgar, et al (Jupiter Hospital, Thane, Mumbai, India). marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/d7f2e52cf1cf... #MRI #CardioSky @banksgaia.bsky.social #RadSky

While pericardial tuberculosis is well-documented, myocardial involvement is considered rare. However, despite being treatable, it carries a high mortality rate if not promptly recognized.

📌 Variations in clinical and imaging presentations often lead to diagnostic dilemmas and delays in management.
📌 Early recognition is crucial to prevent sudden cardiac death.
📌 Cardiac MRI plays a key role in detection and workup.
The authors share their experience with histopathologically proven cases of myocardial tuberculosis, aiming to raise awareness of this rare but curable cardiomyopathy.

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

At #ECR2024, #SiemensHealthineers introduced #MINITOMKids, an educational scanner to prepare children for diagnostic imaging exams. Now, 12 months later, #MINITOMKids is helping reduce fear and anxiety in pediatric patients across the globe. Visit #SiemensHealthineers at #ECR2025 and see how.

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

🌟 At #SiemensHealthineers, we understand the unique challenges of imaging children. Our #Gerda and #MINITOMKids materials are designed to make imaging experiences more child-friendly and engaging. Visit us at #ECR2025 or download the #Gerda materials! www.siemens-healthineers.com/medical-imag...

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Antje Hellwich @antjehellwich.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Real-life experience with a fully-automated #CMR planning software. Dr. Carl Glessgen (HUG, Geneva, Switzerland) shares their evaluation of reliability and efficiency at #SCMR25. 🔗 www.magnetomworld.siemens-healthineers.com/clinical-cor... #CardioSky #MRI #MagnetomWorld #AI @banksgaia.bsky.social

“For 18 months now, we have been using a fully-automated CMR planning software. Today, I’m excited to share our real-life experience—what worked, what didn’t, and what this means for the future of cardiac MRI,” says Dr. Carl Glessgen, MD, Geneva University Hospitals, Switzerland.
Curious about what AI-based automation means for the accuracy of quantitative imaging and imaging biomarkers?
Watch the recording of the presentation given at the Siemens Healthineers lunch symposium at SCMR 2025.

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

According to the #EuropeanHeartJournal the likelihood of developing #ValvularHeartDisease (VHD) increases with age. 25% of adults over 60 may have undiagnosed VHD. #CardiacMRI offers comprehensive assessment of the disease. Learn more: marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/9f382b65996a...

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Antje Hellwich @antjehellwich.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

February 14 is the Day of the Coronary Patient—an opportunity to repost High Spatial Resolution Coronary Magnetic Resonance Angiography by Reza Hajhosseiny, @mri-cprieto.bsky.social, et al (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social). marketing.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/4dd530cb46a9... #CardioSky #MRI

Coronary magnetic resonance angiography (CMRA) could potentially offer a safe, non-invasive alternative for the anatomical assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD), free from ionizing radiation and iodinated contrast agents.

However, image acquisition with conventional free-breathing CMRA frameworks is limited by long and unpredictable scan times, whilst image degradation due to respiratory motion remains a challenge.

The authors present a CMRA framework, designed to overcome some of these challenges by incorporating a highly undersampled Cartesian acquisition with a 2D image navigator to enable 100% respiratory scan efficiency, 2D translational motion correction, and 3D non-rigid motion estimation, which is then fully reconstructed using a 3D patch-based low-rank regularization framework.

This framework has been validated against coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in a single-center trial of 50 patients with suspected CAD. Diagnostic image quality was obtained in 95% of all coronary segments.
The sensitivity, specificity, and negative predictive value were as follows:
- per-patient, 100%, 74%, and 100%;
- per-vessel, 81%, 88%, and 97%; and
- per-segment, 76%, 95%, and 99%, respectively.

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Post 3/4 - Just back from #SCMR2025 where I asked delegates about their personal highlights. See what #AlohaMeave from the #InstitutoCardiologia in Mexico City had to say. #sustainability #fetalimaging #CardiacMRI

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Post 2/4 - Just back from #SCMR2025 where I asked delegates about their personal highlights from the conference. See what #AndreasRolf from the #KerckhoffKlinikum had to say. #AI #cardiacMRI

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Gaia Banks @banksgaia.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

#SCMR2025 is history, but what a conference! You could really feel the momentum. I asked a few delegates about their personal highlights. See what Jeremy Collins from the Mayo Clinic had to say. #sustainability #cardiacMRI

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