Ultrasonix Medical Corporation announced it shipped its 300th Sonix system in December 2005. The Sonix product series was introduced in May 2005. Shipments began in May.
A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease.
CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.