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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Early-stage colorectal cancer diagnosis among seniors increased after ACA changes to Medicare

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which resulted in more affordable and accessible preventive care, diagnoses of early-stage colorectal cancer increased among U.S. seniors between 2011 and 2013.

HyperMed receives FDA clearance for new medical imaging device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given clearance to HyperMed Imaging’s new medical imaging device, HyperView.

Scientists use CT scan to discover how long dinosaurs incubated in eggs

Gregory Erickson, a Florida State University professor of biological science, and a team of researchers set out to find out how long it took for a baby dinosaur to incubate using CT scanners in the process.

Mediterranean diet linked to healthy brain

Researchers conducted a study and found that people who are on the Mediterranean diet and work well with sticking to it have less brain shrinkage, as they grow older. The team used MRI scans to test 401 people in a three-year period.

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Is CT scanning accurate enough to diagnose pleural mesothelioma?

Scottish researchers conducted a study that examined the accuracy of CT scans when diagnosing pleural mesothelioma. 

Could x-rays be replaced in airports?

X-rays are known to play a vital role in society—especially when it comes to screening passengers at the airport for safety.

Physician and Mayor of West New York found not guilty in MRI kickback scheme

Physician and mayor of West New York, Felix Roque, MD, was acquitted of the single charge of commercial bribery he faced in a kickback scheme involving an MRI lab in Hackensack.

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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.