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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SCCT Prez: Is cardiac CT training up to snuff?

The Society of Cardiovascular CT (SCCT) will assemble an ad-hoc committee to review cardiac CT training requirements in an effort to improve scan and interpretation quality, according to SCCT president John R. Lesser, MD. “Although we may not like it, we need to openly discuss this issue.”

Essentials of Cardiac Imaging

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 8:30-10:00 a.m. | S100B

Presenters address imaging for the electrophysiologist, cardiac MR for cardiomyopathies and cardiac CT.

Cardiac CT Mentored Case Review: Part I (In Conjunction with the North American Society for Cardiac Imaging)

Monday, Nov. 26 , 8:30-10:00 a.m. | S406A

Speakers review normal coronary anatomy and coronary artery anomalies. Three additional reviews scheduled Nov. 26 in S406A address native vessel disease, valves and function, pulmonary veins and pericardium, incidental noncardiac findings and adult congenital heart disease.

Making the most of coronary calcium scans

Non-contrast CT scans of the heart can provide valuable information beyond coronary artery calcification (CAC) scoring, according to an article published in the September issue of the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

Duke app takes 3D TEE to the iPad

A Duke University research team has developed a 3D tool that provides instruction in obtaining and interpreting transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) images on the iPad.

Five frames better than one: MRI technique improves artery wall images

A newly developed multi-frame MRI technique has been shown to increase the success rate of obtaining coronary artery wall images compared with conventional single-frame imaging, according to a study published in Radiology.

Cardiac PET: Does It Add Up?

Cardiac PET has always taken a backseat to SPECT imaging in terms of volume. But, whether it is the quality of PET images or recent technetium-99m isotope shortages, more providers are giving PET a second look. Before committing, they need to consider the financial and practical challenges of introducing a cardiac PET program.

Coronary artery calcification may predict heart failure

Coronary artery calcification has a clear association with the risk of heart failure (HF), independent of overt coronary heart disease, according to the Rotterdam Study published in the September issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging. Based on these findings, the editorialists suggested that CAC may be an important additional component of the algorithm to predict HF.

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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.

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FDA clears AI tool that flags signs of heart disease in chest CT scans

The newly cleared offering, AutoChamber, was designed with opportunistic screening in mind. It can evaluate many different kinds of CT images, including those originally gathered to screen patients for lung cancer. 

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