A majority of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) in the U.S. are still MR-nonconditional, but a pair of neurologists believe hospitals need to assess their institutional policy to ensure patients have access to MRIs when needed.

The 17,000-member American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) named Jonathan R. Lindner, MD, president of the organization during its 29th annual scientific sessions in Nashville, Tennessee.

4D flow CT produced similar intracardiac blood flow patterns compared to the current reference standard obtained with 4D MRI, according to recent research in Radiology.

A deep-learning software that can automatically calculate left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) with less variability than a cardiologist recently received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The U.K.'s public healthcare system, NHS England, has fewer doctors, nurses, hospital beds and CT and MRI scanners than 18 comparable countries, according to a June 25 article in The Guardian.

At Aweil General Hospital, ultrasound devices—handheld, portable and affordable point of care ultrasound (POCUS) devices that can be plugged into any mobile device—have been transformative for patients and physicians practicing in areas such as Aweil that lack accurate medical equipment. 

Hitachi Healthcare Americas will be demonstrating its latest technologies at ASE 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee, June 23 to 25. Committed to delivering solutions that help providers meet new challenges, Hitachi’s bed-to-the-report workflow sets a new standard for integrated solutions.

A patient is suing Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois, claiming insufficient measures were taken during a brain CT scan, allegedly requiring her to get an abortion, according to a report published June 22 by the Cook County Record.