68Ga-DOTA-5G PET/CT images (one hour postinjection). B.177Lu-DOTA-ABM-5G SPECT/CT images (one day post injection). C.177Lu-DOTA-ABM-5G whole body planar image (anterior, one day post injection). D.177Lu-DOTA-ABM-5G whole body planar image (posterior, one day post injection). Image courtesy of SNMMI.
This year the Henry N. Wagner Jr., Image of the Year is actually a group of images displaying the efficacy of a 68Ga-DOTA-5G and 177Lu-DOTA-ABM-5G theranostic pairing that improves the detection and treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Syringeless contrast media injectors like the GE Ulrich CT Motion gained a lot of interest in 2022 because of the iodinated contrast shortage. These systems use rollers to squeeze precise amounts of contrast from a large bolus container for multiple patients, helping conserve a significant amount of contrast.
Such products could increase departmental efficiency and advance environmental initiatives in radiology, experts claimed in Academic Radiology.
Patient was found to have deep vein thrombosis. Gadolinium-enhanced MRA was performed to assess for pulmonary embolus (PE). Delayed-phase image shows cardiac chamber (star) and ascending thoracic aorta (chevron). Courtesy of AJR.
The modality switch became especially important during the iodinated contrast shortage of 2022 when clinics were forced to deploy mitigation tactics as a means of preserving their contrast supply.
Large language models could have feasibility in the future as clinical support tools that triage patients for imaging services—with additional updates and more training, of course.
Artificial intelligence automated measurements on an echocardiogram on the Siemens SyngoDynamics cardiovascular imaging and information solution. AI is helping speed workflows and complete tedious tasks faster and more accurately that humans, allowing sonographers and cardiologists to be more efficient. Photo by Dave Fornell
Artificial intelligence will be one of the hottest topics at the upcoming American Society of Echocardiography meeting in National Harbor, Maryland.
While radiologists and current trainees are either prepared to or are already embracing artificial intelligence, a significant portion of medical students shy away from radiology because of AI.
Coronary CT angiography is commonly used to assess patients at low or intermediate risk of CAD but is less effective in high-risk patients with an increased presence of coronary calcifications and stents due to the “blooming” effect they have on imaging.
