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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SONOSCANNER obtains FDA approval to market ultraportable ultrasound scanner, U-lite EXP, in the U.S.

Ivry-sur-Seine - SONOSCANNER, a French company specializing in ultrasound systems, today announced that it received the Food and Drug Administration's approval (FDA) to market its new multi-purpose device, the U-lite EXP, in the United States, starting in October 2017.

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Novel catheter combines FLIm, IVUS to assess plaque buildup in heart patients

A newly developed, single-catheter probe that combines intravascular ultrasounds with fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIm) in one device could be the answer to physicians’ difficulties predicting plaque rupture, a study published in Scientific Reports suggests.

PACS, AI combination helps uncover low bone mineral density

The University of Virginia Health System (UVA) is currently testing a new AI platform with its current PACS program to assess patients for abnormal bone density as well as fatty liver, emphysema and coronary artery disease.

Toshiba Medical’s Angiography Systems Help Enhance Interventional Procedures

TUSTIN, Calif., – Enabling clinicians to prioritize comfort, safety and efficiency for optimal interventional radiology procedures, Toshiba Medical, a Canon Group company, will showcase its InfinixTM-i Sky + and Infinix-i Sky angiography systems at this year’s OR Manager Conference in Orlando, October 2–4, 2017 (Booth #421).

ADC may identify growth in prostate tumors

A recent study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology aimed to determine whether a change in the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) in prostate cancer seen in MRI can be used to identify growth in tumors.

Heart scans: Computer logins of the future

A research team at the University at Buffalo in New York has developed a new, hands-off approach to computer security that could leave our days of complex passwords in the past: heart scanning.

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Ancient mummy, dinosaur skulls scanned for a peek into the past

The mummified remains of a 2,000-year-old infant boy and the skulls of two triceratops were scanned using computed tomography (CT) to obtain information on the infant mummy’s diet, lifestyle, habits, etc., and the dinosaur’s brain development.

Hologic introduces breast biopsy system, claims improved efficiency

Hologic’s new Brevera breast biopsy system with CorLumina imaging technology is now available in the U.S.

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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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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

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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.