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.

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients
Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.
AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required
Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.
CT procedure shown to reduce need for invasive cardiac testing
In a study, CT-FFR was shown to reduce the need for invasive tests to measure coronary artery blockage from 74.5% to 25.5%.
First-in-human trial shows potential of guiding CABG with cardiac CT and AI—no ICA required
An independent heart team blinded to ICA results was able to deliver helpful guidance for CABG procedures for 99.1% of patients using just CCTA and FFR_CT alone. This approach is safe and feasible, researchers wrote, and the next step is to gather additional data.
Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy
SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound.

Carestream’s Award-Winning Portfolio of Medical Imaging, Healthcare IT Systems on Display at AHRA

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 20 — Carestream will feature its award-winning portfolio of innovative medical imaging and healthcare IT systems at the Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) conference that begins July 31. Earlier this year Carestream earned the 2016 North America Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation Leadership.

July 22, 2016

Tomosynthesis beats chest x-ray at guiding decision-making around pulmonary nodules

Spots on the lung are better detected and managed by digital chest tomosynthesis than by imaging with conventional chest radiography, including when the latter is augmented by dual-energy (DE) technology—and regardless of the lack of deep, chest-specific experience in the interpreting radiologist. 

July 20, 2016

Missouri health system adds retinal imaging program for diabetic patients

CoxHealth, based in Springfield, Missouri, has partnered with Pensacola, Florida-based Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems to deliver better eye care to patients suffering with diabetes.

July 19, 2016

A firsthand account of the confusion, distress of a prostate MRI

Prostate exams and prostate MRI scans are necessary realities for many men. But they can also be very physically and socially uncomfortable, one patient wrote in an account for the Globe and Mail in Canada. 

July 15, 2016

Natus Medical Acquires RetCam Ophthalmic Imaging System

PLEASANTON, Calif., July 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Natus Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ:BABY) today announced that it has acquired the portfolio of RetCam imaging systems from Clarity Medical Systems, Inc. for $10.6 million.  RetCam is the market leading imaging system used to diagnose and monitor a range of ophthalmic maladies in premature infants. Over 1,800 RetCam systems are being used in over 85 countries.

July 15, 2016

Large California Hospital Deploys 11 Portable Digital Radiography Systems to Deliver Rapid Image Access

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 13 — Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, Calif.) has installed nine CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray Systems, retrofitted two existing portable systems with DRX Plus 3543C detectors and purchased a small-format DRX 2530C detector for use with neonatal patients.

July 15, 2016

Curating cancer: NCI image gallery shows the beauty of microscopy

As dreaded as the big "C-word" can be, a recent project shows that photographs relating to various types of cancer can be strikingly beautiful.

July 11, 2016

New technology helps ID aggressive early breast cancer

A new study, conducted by the University of Michigan, has found a new technology that is able to identify even the earliest signs of cancer by using a biomarker ratio imaging microscopy.

July 1, 2016

Around the web

Cardiovascular Business

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Cardiovascular Business

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.

Radiology Business

Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday.

Cardiac Imaging

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

CT procedure shown to reduce need for invasive cardiac testing

First-in-human trial shows potential of guiding CABG with cardiac CT and AI—no ICA required

Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

Around the web