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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Raman imaging spots deadly aortic aneurysms: It may save 'a great many lives’

The technique can pinpoint minor changes indicating the development of pre-aneurysmal lesions, researchers explained in Cell Reports Medicine.

‘Good news’: Mild COVID-19 doesn’t appear linked to long-term heart damage

That's according to cardiac MRI data and blood samples taken from front-line healthcare workers, shared recently in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.

Bone density scans show promise for predicting atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is widely used to screen for osteoporosis and, with further research, may double as a tool to assess ASCVD risk without added cost or radiation exposure.

Any further safety concerns could hinder ultrasound contrast agent delivery, manufacturer warns

North Billerica, Massachusetts-based Lantheus shared its forecast in a quarterly financial report published May 4. 

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Doctors stuck at imaging crossroads have new tool to guide CAD decision-making

A new AI methodology can help determine if stress testing or CCTA should be used to assess patients with chest pain—a common precursor to coronary artery disease.

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Medical imaging isotope producer Shine finalizes merger with fusion technology specialist

With the help of Phoenix's advanced industrial imaging capabilities, the new entity hopes to ramp up its production of molybdenum-99.

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CT reveals HIV patients living with higher levels of dangerous coronary plaque

For radiologists, the findings suggest CCTA should also include quantifying coronary plaques by subtype, researchers explained in Radiology.

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Lawsuit claims stroke patient waited more than 6 hours for CT read, leading to permanent brain damage

The complaint alleges two Tampa Bay, Florida-area healthcare groups did not abide by their own stated policies after a scan was ordered to be completed "STAT."

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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. 

Cardiovascular Business
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.

Cardiovascular Business
‘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.