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This channel newsfeed includes clinical content on treating patients or the clinical implications in a variety of cardiac subspecialties and disease states. The channel includes news on cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, heart failure, electrophysiology, hypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

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Deep learning decreases CT radiation dose by 65% in patients with liver metastases

Scans using a smaller dose were accurate when detecting lesions 0.5 cm or larger but more research into low-contrast lesions is still necessary, experts cautioned.

3 ways Vanderbilt's radiology department is laying the groundwork to address health disparities

"Regardless of design, developing a critical mass of institutions with this type of infrastructure will be needed for the field of radiology to improve health equity," experts wrote in JACR.

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PSMA PET/CT better detects prostate cancer spread, long-term outcomes over conventional imaging

While the results offer indirect evidence, UCLA researchers said they support the clinical use of this technique for initial patient assessment.

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New CT protocol uses scout images to expedite stroke patients' path to MRI

The new safety screening protocol should "markedly improve" current delays in screening patients, Mayo Clinic doctors explained.

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New intravascular ultrasound study reveals ‘clear opportunity’ to help millions

“This is a moment for us to further our efforts in saving lives and saving limbs,” one Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center expert said recently.

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The $40 million price tag of prior authorizations exposed in new study

Data presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology shines a light on the massive financial burden of prior authorizations.

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Negative CT-PA scans could increase time-to-disposition in patients seen for pulmonary embolism

Patient and environmental factors proved not to be major culprits but scan results were key, experts reported in BMC Emergency Medicine.

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RSNA expects more international attendees this year after U.S. relaxes COVID-19 travel restrictions

The society said it has no plans, as of yet, to add new safeguards following the Biden administration's announcement on Monday.

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Cardiovascular Business
GE HealthCare launches new cardiac CT scanner with advanced AI capabilities

GE HealthCare designed the new-look Revolution Vibe CT scanner to help hospitals and health systems embrace CCTA and improve overall efficiency.

Cardiovascular Business
Bracco updates HeartSee coronary flow capacity software with new diagnostic features

Clinicians have been using HeartSee to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease since the technology first debuted back in 2018. These latest updates, set to roll out to existing users, are designed to improve diagnostic performance and user access.

Cardiovascular Business
Key trends in diagnostic heart testing: CT on the rise as some traditional techniques fall out of favor

The cardiac technologies clinicians use for CVD evaluations have changed significantly in recent years, according to a new analysis of CMS data. While some modalities are on the rise, others are being utilized much less than ever before.