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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RSNA 2017: Virtual, augmented reality may revolutionize medical imaging

One unmistakable topic at RSNA 2017 was virtual and augmented reality—and how advancements will affect medicine. With numerous presentations and interactive booths at the annual conference in Chicago, the technologies are clearly growing in popularity in interventional radiology and health imaging. 

Ultrasound needle enables clear imaging during heart procedures

The first optical ultrasound needle enables real-time imaging of heart tissue during minimally invasive procedures, according to researchers in the United Kingdom.

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RSNA 2017: MRI, biopsy offer minimally invasive alternative to conventional autopsy

Imaging techniques can be beneficial in identifying ischemic heart disease during minimally invasive autopsies, according to a study presented at RSNA 2017 in Chicago.

University of Utah Health extends 3D Printing to physicians with TeraRecon

University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics (healthcare.utah.edu), together with TeraRecon (www.terarecon.com), the market leading advanced visualization solution provider, today announced the launch of TeraRecon’s 3D Print Pack Portal within the University of Utah Health’s clinical environment, extending 3D printing access to physicians throughout the health system. 

RSNA 2017: CT shows 30% of ex-NFL players have enlarged aortas

Former National Football League (NFL) players have significantly larger aortas than similarly aged men in the general population, potentially putting them at higher risk for aortic rupture or dissection, according to research presented Nov. 29 at RSNA 2017 and published online in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging.

RSNA 2017: CT imaging crucial to accurate annular valve measurements

Multidetector computed tomography (CT) could play a pivotal role in improving the outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures, research presented at the 103rd annual RSNA symposium suggests.

INFINITT highlights Enterprise Imaging Platform and Next-Generation Diagnostic Viewer at RSNA 2017

INFINITT North America, an award-winning developer of image and information management solutions for healthcare, will highlight its enterprise imaging platform and new products that facilitate the transformation to value-based care at RSNA 2017. 

Siemens Healthineers announces first U.S. installs of SOMATOM go.Up CT system

New scanner with innovative tablet-based workflow installed at two Missouri locations of Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI). 

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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. 

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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.