Cardiac Imaging

While cardiac ultrasound is the widely used imaging modality for heart assessments, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear imaging are also used and are often complimentary, each offering specific details about the heart other modalities cannot. For this reason the clinical question being asked often determines the imaging test that will be used.

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Pitt receives $1.7 million to study cystic fibrosis with nuclear imaging

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded a research team at the University of Pittsburgh's schools of engineering and medicine a $1.7 million grant to develop new mathematical models to measure lung activity in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.

Reptile undergoes CT scan after signs of cancer

Casper the alligator underwent a CT scan after concerns with its history of melanoma and cancer returning.

Families affected by ADHD carry inheritable structural, functional brain connectivity

A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry used resting-state fMRI to identify inheritable structural and functional connectivity features associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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New 3D fetus modeling could help ID abnormalities

Researchers have found a way to better monitor a fetus as it grows inside the womb, giving an edge to how physicians identify and treat any abnormalities.

MEG used to study task-free face-to-face spontaneous interactions between mother, child with autism

With specially constructed equipment based on the magnetoencephalography (MEG) for a child, researchers made crucial discoveries that will help in advancing understanding of the development of social minds.

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Combination of electromechanical mapping, PET imaging targets cardiac gene therapy

In a recent study published in Human Gene Therapy, researchers found that combining electromechanic mapping with PET imaging can improve targeting of gene therapy to hibernating ischemic heart muscles.

ASNC, IAC, SNMMI in sync to mandate optimized radiation doses in nuclear cardiology

Organizations are working in sync to put a focus on mandating optimized radiation doses in nuclear cardiology studies performed across the nation and beyond. 

CT scans reveal mummies sex, age at death

CT scans of an ancient Egyptian mummy, focused on the subject's teeth, revealed the boy was between 4 to 5 years old when he died.

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Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.