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.

Plaque-fighting nanoparticles could help prevent heart attacks and strokes

Scientists have created a new type of nanoparticle capable of not only imaging harmful plague inside arteries using MRI but simultaneously treating it as well. The findings were announced at the National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society.

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Oxford University Hospitals regional PACS awarded to Insignia

Insignia Medical Systems, the pioneering UK based Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) provider, is excited to announce that they have been selected to provide their radiology imaging software to Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching Trusts in the UK. 

Work begins on new comprehensive study of traumatic brain injuries

Work is underway on a new study that hopes to obtain new information about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and the impact they have on patients.  

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Carestream Demonstrates New Touch Prime Ultrasound Systems at American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Convention

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 10 — Carestream showcased its new CARESTREAM Touch Prime and Touch Prime XE Ultrasound Systems at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) convention being held March 17-21. Both premium systems are designed for general diagnostic imaging use in radiology. A Health Canada license is pending.

Study: Electroanatomic mapping an effective and patient-friendly alternative to fluoroscopy

Researchers have successfully shown that utilization of electroanatomic mapping technology is just as effective and practical as traditional fluoroscopy in cardiac ablation procedures, according to results of a study published online in the Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management.

Children’s Hospitals Collaborate and Share Diagnostic Images using XIFIN ProNet to Ensure Timely Medical Treatment for Neglected and Abused Children

San Diego, Calif., -- March 8, 2016 -- XIFIN Inc., the healthcare information technology company revolutionizing the business of healthcare diagnostics, today announced that two leading children’s hospitals and affiliated clinics—Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital and Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Centers at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota—have successfully implemented XIFIN ProNet™ to facilitate a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach for the prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse and neglect for pediatric patients.

Medtronic the First to Offer Complete Portfolio of Full-Body MR Conditional Neurostimulation Systems for Chronic Pain

FDA Approval of Medtronic Specify® SureScan® MRI Surgical Leads Rounds Out Exclusive Portfolio Designed for Access to Full-Body MRI.

TeraRecon Introduces Next-Generation Image Sharing at HIMSS 2016

TeraRecon debuted its newest lineup of image sharing solutions, at the Health Information Management and Systems Society, HIMSS’16 Annual Conference and Exhibition, held at Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, March 1 – March 3, 2016.

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

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.

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.