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.

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients
Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.
AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required
Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.
CT procedure shown to reduce need for invasive cardiac testing
In a study, CT-FFR was shown to reduce the need for invasive tests to measure coronary artery blockage from 74.5% to 25.5%.
First-in-human trial shows potential of guiding CABG with cardiac CT and AI—no ICA required
An independent heart team blinded to ICA results was able to deliver helpful guidance for CABG procedures for 99.1% of patients using just CCTA and FFR_CT alone. This approach is safe and feasible, researchers wrote, and the next step is to gather additional data.
Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy
SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound.

An ambulance-based mobile stroke unit created by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC). The vehicle has a small head CT scanner to enable imm edit imaging to confirm if a patient had a stroke and what type before they arrive at the hospital to enable faster door to repercussion times, or faster door to tPA administration times. The unit also has a telemedicine system so a neurologist can evaluate patients remotely.

CT-based Mobile Stroke Care

Germany's ground-breaking use of CT scanners in ambulances to assess for possible stroke inspired one program in Houston to follow suit. Supporters predict it will transform care in the future.

September 2, 2014

Toshiba’s new cardiovascular x-ray system provides uncompromised imaging to meet facilities’ clinical needs

Hospitals are now able to address their interventional cardiology needs with Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s newest X-ray system, the InfinixTM Essential.

July 7, 2014

Siemens announces FDA clearance of Artis one angiography system

Siemens Healthcare has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Artis one – an angiography system optimized for broad clinical utilization.

May 8, 2014

Toshiba’s exclusive CT myocardial perfusion helps produce faster and safer cardiac diagnoses

To improve cardiac diagnoses with simplified dose reduction technology, Toshiba announces the FDA clearance of its industry-exclusive CT Myocardial Perfusion capability. Available on Toshiba’s AquilionTM ONE and Aquilion ONE ViSION Edition CT systems, Myocardial Perfusion allows clinicians to visualize myocardial ischemia with CT, providing a clinical and operational solution to make work flow.

March 18, 2014

UltraSPECT and ASNC partner to provide technologist travel awards to attend ASNC2014

UltraSPECT, provider of the most cost-effective solutions for meeting American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) guidelines for low dose nuclear medicine imaging, announces today its support of nuclear medicine technologists via six new grants.

March 6, 2014

Novarad’s NovaCardio ECG Provides Viewing, Storage and Reporting in CPACS / CVIS

Novarad’s NovaCardio™ ECG seamlessly integrates with CPACS / CVIS to enable digital ECG reading, annotation, manipulation, storage and easy reporting.

February 18, 2014

Imaging technology to improve survival of ischemic disease patients

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Case Medical Center hope to improve treatment and survival rates of ischemic heart disease patients by providing doctors an unprecedented look at the stents they place in coronary arteries.

January 7, 2014

Zwanger-Pesiri radiology installs multiple DX-D 300 digital radiography solutions

Agfa HealthCare today announced the installation of two DX-D 300 digital radiography (DR) systems at Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, a growing practice with 15 locations in Long Island, N.Y., which conducts an average of 550,000 procedures each year. The installation of a third DX-D 300 system will follow by the end of the year, with several additional installations to equip new imaging center sites that Zwanger-Pesiri is opening in 2014.

November 21, 2013

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Cardiovascular Business

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Cardiovascular Business

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.

Radiology Business

Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday.

Cardiac Imaging

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

CT procedure shown to reduce need for invasive cardiac testing

First-in-human trial shows potential of guiding CABG with cardiac CT and AI—no ICA required

Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

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