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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Cardiac MRI shows men’s and women’s hearts age differently

A longitudinal, observational study of patients without cardiovascular disease at baseline found that the mass and volume of the left ventricle differs between men and women as they get older. The results were based on cardiac MRI taken at baseline and during a follow-up visit.

SHINE Signs License Agreement for SRNL Innovation

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS), the management and operating contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), has granted SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE) an exclusive license on SRNL’s patented hydrogen isotope separation process for use in medical isotope production.

Carestream Obtains FDA Clearance for Diagnostic Reading of ECG Waveforms on Mobile Tablets Using Vue Motion Viewer

Carestream has obtained FDA Clearance for diagnostic reading of ECG waveforms on desktop displays and mobile tablets using its Vue Motion universal viewer. ER physicians, cardiologists and other clinicians can quickly and easily view ECG exams to treat patients with STEMI (ST segment elevation myocardial infarction) as well as other heart conditions and illnesses.

FDA clears Vue Motion universal viewer for ECG waveform readings

The FDA cleared Carestream’s Vue Motion universal viewer on Oct. 8 for diagnostic reading of ECG waveforms on desktop computers and mobile tablets.

RBMA Selects vRad for its Value Innovation Lab At Fall Educational Conference Sept. 27-29

vRad (Virtual Radiologic), an affiliate of MEDNAX, Inc. (NYSE: MD) and the nation’s leading telemedicine company and radiology practice, announced today that it was selected to present during the “Value Innovation Lab” roundtable session at the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) 2015 Fall Educational Conference taking place in Austin, Texas September 27-29, 2015.

Siemens delivers comprehensive tools to tackle perceived complexity around cardiac MR

Siemens Healthcare is providing a range of tools and advanced technology to help tackle the perception that cardiac MR is complex and unattainable for widespread use. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes more than a quarter of all deaths in the UK, or around 160,000 deaths each year.

Philips and Catharina Hospital sign technology agreement for new and largest cardiovascular center in the Netherlands

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) and Catharina Hospital (Eindhoven, The Netherlands) today signed an agreement for the installation of Philips’ advanced medical technologies in Catharina Hospital’s new cardiovascular center, which is currently under construction and due to open its doors in mid-2016.

Myocardial perfusion imaging has low yield for detecting ischemia in AF patients

An analysis of patients with atrial fibrillation at the Cleveland Clinic found the yield of using myocardial perfusion imaging for detecting ischemia was low and did not significantly increase with increasing cardiovascular risk. Ischemia was not associated with mortality, either.

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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.