Interview with Dr. Mario J. Garcia

Why did you feel that it was important to write a book on this topic? What does Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging, 1st Edition add to the field?  

Non-invasive cardiac imaging is fundamental for the initial diagnostic evaluation and therapy guidance for most cardiovascular pathologies. Cardiac imaging modalities provide complementary anatomical and functional information. Selecting the most appropriate diagnostic method in the clinical setting requires understanding of the values and limitations of each individual and combined imaging modalities.

What is the most exciting aspect of Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging, 1st Edition? What chapter or topic covered are you most excited about?  

Every chapter provides a comprehensive diagnostic imaging approach for specific cardiovascular clinical conditions, containing useful diagnostic algorithms and case examples.

Who will find the greatest value from Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging, 1st Edition and why?  

The Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging, 1st Edition is useful for both clinical cardiologists and for cardiovascular imaging specialists. It contains all the information needed for test selection and provides guidelines for interpreting findings and guiding treatment in a variety of clinical scenarios.

What new ideas, practices, or procedures do you hope your readers take away from Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging, 1st Edition?

The information available in Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging, 1st Edition will support that in most circumstances a complete diagnostic evaluation and management recommendations can be provided based primarily on non-invasive imaging findings.  

What problem do you hope the future generation of your specialty will be able to solve?  

How to limit the use of unnecessary testing or arriving to inaccurate conclusions.

Is there anything else about Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging, 1st Edition you’d like to say?  

The first part of Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging, 1st Edition covers the essential physical principles and instrumentation that must be known for improving the quality of imaging and interpretation. The final chapter contains a collection of real-life cases that demonstrate the complementary value of different imaging modalities.

About the Author

Dr. Mario J. Garcia is a highly respected non-invasive cardiologist known for his work in developing and implementing advanced cardiac diagnostic technologies. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena in Santo Domingo and completed his training in internal medicine, cardiology, and cardiovascular imaging at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic.

In 2010, he became the Chief of the Division of Cardiology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center. He holds the Pauline Levitt Endowed Chair in Medicine, is a Professor of Radiology, and serves as Co-Director of the Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care.

His research has focused on validating non-invasive imaging techniques to study cardiac structure and function. He was one of the first to adapt multi-detector CT technology for coronary imaging. His work has received support from organizations such as the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI), NASA, the Department of Defense, the American Society of Echocardiography, the NHLBIH, and the American Heart Association.

He has also been involved in education, serving as a speaker and program director for major programs sponsored by the ACC, AHA, ASE, ASNC, and other organizations. Over the years, he has authored or co-authored several books, book chapters, and more than 250 publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Garcia has held leadership roles, including being a past member of the Boards of Directors of ASNC, ASE, and SCCT. He has also been part of the National Board of Echocardiography Exam Committee and previously chaired the ABIM Cardiovascular Exam Committee.

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