FDA authorizes first AI tech for visualizing coronary inflammation in CT scans

Fat attenuation index (FAI) CT imaging of coronary artery fat can show inflammation in the vessel walls and shows the residual risk of heart attacks.

Fat attenuation index (FAI) CT imaging of fat surrounding coronary arteries can show inflammation in the vessel walls and estimate the residual risk of heart attacks in patients who already on optimal medical therapy.

Cardiac imaging experts have been excited about this technology for quite some time. The belief is that it could help transform how clinicians evaluate cardiovascular risk.