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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3D model of Trump constructed based on a single 2D image

A 3D model of a human face with perfect features and realistic textures can now be constructed based on a single 2D image.

Newly developed sensor improving MRIs

A microscopic sensor developed by biomedical engineers from the Institute for Biomedical Engineering in Zurich, Switzerland, has the ability to detect tiny changes in magnetic fields.

Self driving-cars, medical imaging may now have something in common

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) may now be able to answer the question, “What do self-driving cars and medical imaging have in common?” after having developed a new imaging technology.

MRI focuses on heart function of kidney patients receiving dialysis

Researchers at the University of Nottingham were the first to use MRI to study the heart function of kidney patients while they were receiving dialysis treatment. 

Toshiba Medical Offers Healthcare Providers of All Sizes High Quality Ultrasound Exams with a Cost-Effective System

CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2016 – Giving hospitals and imaging centers of any size the clinical benefits of high quality ultrasound technology within a cost-effective, easy-to-use system, Toshiba Medical is launching the XarioTM 100 Platinum Series. The entry-level ultrasound solution offers healthcare providers at private practices, clinics and imaging centers a versatile and ergonomic system that facilitates fast and accurate exams. 

Spiritual experiences activate same brain reward circuits as love, gambling, music

The University of Utah School of Medicine published a new study of brain images showing that religious and spiritual experiences activate the brain reward circuits, similar to the way it does with love, sex, gambling, drugs and music.

What you need to know about mesothelioma imaging scans

While physicians might request image scanning as their first step in detecting mesothelioma, the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance stresses the importance of understanding these imaging tests. 

RSNA 2016: CT angiography of extremities for vascular trauma does not require venous phase

Zachary Masi, MD, presented findings at RSNA in Chicago that found the venous phase of computed tomography angiography (CTA) extremity studies for trauma can be accurately performed with an arterial phase only and does not require a venous phase.  

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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

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.

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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.