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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Can image recognition technologies diagnose skin cancer?

Researchers from Stanford University have trained a computer to detect skin cancer moles and lesions just as precise as a dermatologist would.

Busting 6 myths about CT screening for lung cancer

Like many hospitals, Memorial Sloan Kettering launched a Lung Cancer Screening Program to provide low-dose lung CT screening to current and former smokers who are at high risk for developing lung cancer.

Orlando Health and Mevion Offer Advanced Diagnostic Image Guidance for Proton Therapy

Mevion integrates in-room CT imaging to its Verity Patient Positioning System for the MEVION S250 at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health

World's First Total-Body Pet Scanner Takes Big Step Forward

The UC Davis-based EXPLORER consortium, which aims to build a revolutionary total-body PET (positron emission tomography) scanner, has announced the selection of two industry partners to help build the prototype device.

Ocular imaging a focus at Mount Sinai's new Eye and Vision Research Institute

The Mount Sinai Health System is expanding its portfolio with the creation of the Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear (NYEE) Eye and Vision Research Institute, which is the first of its kind in the New York City metropolitan region. 

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PET/CT shows how stress in the brain today manifests as cardiovascular problems tomorrow

The connection between chronic emotional stress and subsequent cardiovascular disease has long been substantiated on mostly circumstantial evidence. Now it’s been empirically established with imaging: A new study has put pictures to the heretofore unseen brain mechanism behind the mind/body double trouble.  

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Machine learning proves a plus in cardiopulmonary care

Researchers have shown that machine learning of 3D patterns in cardiac MRI can improve accuracy when it comes to predicting survivability of—and potentially guiding care for—patients with high blood pressure in the lungs. 

G-Arm B6 Duo imaging system receives FDA clearance

Whale Imaging’s G-Arm B6 Duo, which provides high resolution images using small doses of radiation, has received FDA 510(k) clearance.

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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.