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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CT perfusion study could change U.S. protocols for stroke treatment

A team of stroke experts from the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center have found that CT perfusion imaging may dramatically improve stroke diagnosis, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of Emergency Medicine.

Lantheus to supply Premier with cardiac ultrasound contrast media

Lantheus Medical Imaging has been awarded a three-year, sole-source supplier contract by Premier Purchasing Partners, the group purchasing unit of Premier, a U.S. healthcare group purchasing organization.

CompuMed premieres telecardiology EMR

CompuMed is previewing its new CompuBRIDGE telecardiology EMR system at the National Conference on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) this week in Chicago.

Agfa nets Impax radiology, cardiology installs

Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS) of Southwest Florida has chosen Agfa HealthCares Impax PACS for its radiology department and will expand its current Impax cardiovascular image and information management solution (CVIS) to facilitate an EMR for all patients of the health system.

Abbott posts Q3 double-digit gains

Abbott Laboratories reported a 51 percent rise in third-quarter profit, citing double-digit sales increases for its pharmaceutical, medical device and nutritional product lines.

Technology, protocols aid CCTA dose reduction

PHOENIXThe utilization of CT in imaging has exploded over the past several years as technology has evolved its capabilities to deliver even greater diagnostic information for clinicians; however, the boom in deployment of the modality has raised questions about acceptable levels of radiation for patients undergoing procedures, according to a presentation this week at the 2008 North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging (NASCI) annual meeting.

FDA draft guidance targets timely regulation, labeling for imaging drugs, devices

The FDA is seeking public comment on a draft guidance for medical imaging devices with contrast agents or radiopharmaceuticals that focuses on developing new contrast indications for imaging device use with already approved imaging products.

ASRT, ARRT panel: More education is necessary for CT utilization

Medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals need more educationin CT operation, application and dose to ensure patient safety,according to a panel of experts jointly sponsored by the AmericanSociety of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and the American Registry ofRadiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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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.

Cardiovascular Business
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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