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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How a McDonald's made its mark in U.S. outpatient imaging

An old McDonald's-turned-MRI center doesn't sound all that important, but for pathologist Robert Kagan, it was a unique location to start practicing medical imaging in one of the first outpatient MRI centers in the U.S.

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Benefit-to-risk ratio of GBCAs remains 'extremely high'—but evaluation should be done for each exam

Despite reports questioning if gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) can accumulate in the body and lead to adverse health effects, imaging providers should still use them when necessary, according to an editorial published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

NHS England chooses 3D coronary imaging system for innovation program

NHS England selected HeartFlow's analysis system to be a part of its Innovation and Technology Payment (ITP) program, according to an April 10 article by Cardiovascular Business.

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Machine learning tops common angiography methods in spotting heart blockages

Recent research found a machine learning algorithm outperformed coronary CT angiography and quantitative coronary angiography in identifying heart blockages.

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Carestream delivers x-ray system to Mount Everest

A Carestream Vita Flex CT System was recently transported to and installed in Kunde Hospital, located 15.3 miles away from the Mount Everest Base Camp.

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Whole-body CT doesn't improve survival for children with blunt trauma

Whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) doesn't impact a child's chances of survival compared to a selective CT approach, according to study findings published online April 9 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Philips collaboration introduces integrated tele-ultrasound device

Royal Philips and Innovative Imaging Technologies (IIT) are introducing a tele-ultrasound tool to the healthcare market, according to a March 26 Philips release.

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New cardiac imaging method enhances patient experience, reduces test time

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles have created a new cardiac MRI test that may increase diagnostic accuracy and reliability while improving patient comfort and decreasing test time.

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Cardiovascular Business
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.