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.

PET is an energy hog, but relatively rare utilization lessens its carbon footprint. MRI and CT have no such ‘out’
Medical imaging machinery uses a lot of power, and the extent to which it quickens the pace of global warming is becoming clearer.
$Performing CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) before transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) improves the accuracy of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) and helps limit unneeded invasive coronary angiography (ICA), according to a new study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. Heartflow$
AI-based CAD assessments dramatically improve vascular surgery outcomes
PAD patients evaluated with HeartFlow's noninvasive FFR_CTAnalysis technology prior to surgery experienced much better outcomes, including a 63% lower risk of all-cause mortality after five years.
AI helps cardiologists track new drug's effect on inflammation
The combination of AI and CT helped Nehal Mehta, MD, and colleagues track the performance of a new drug designed to target coronary inflammation.
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.

Stratasys and Vital Images Partner on 3D Printing

 Vital Images, Inc., (Vital), a leading provider of enterprise imaging solutions, announced a partnership with Stratasys, Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, to develop an industry first print-on-demand service using Vital’s industry leading Vitrea® advanced visualization software and Stratasys’ 3D printing services.

November 30, 2015

EIZO Releases 3-Megapixel Diagnostic Monitor with New Design and Unique Sharpness Recovery Technology

EIZO Corporation today announced the release of the RadiForce RX350, a 21.3-inch 3-megapixel monitor ideal for displaying chest X-ray, CR, and DR grayscale images and color images such as 3D rendering and image fusion.

November 23, 2015

MITA Commends Bipartisan Group of U.S. Representatives for Efforts To Repeal the Medical Device Tax Before 2016

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) commends a bipartisan group of freshman Members of Congress, under the leadership of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), for their efforts to repeal the medical device tax. 

November 23, 2015

UC San Diego Health Selects Merge Healthcare Solutions to Help Improve Enterprise Imaging Workflow and Patient Experience

Merge Healthcare, an IBM Company (NYSE:IBM) and a leading provider of clinical systems and innovations that seek to transform healthcare, entered into an agreement with UC San Diego Health for Merge’s iConnect® Access and iConnect® Enterprise Archive.

November 23, 2015

Nuance Introduces Diagnostic Imaging IT Innovations at RSNA ‘15 Aimed at Driving Higher Quality Radiology Reports

Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced several new innovations for its diagnostic imaging solutions designed to help radiologists enhance patient care. 

November 23, 2015

Radiologists boost reading accuracy, streamline workflow with Barco’s pioneering diagnostic displays, featured at RSNA 2015

Healthcare imaging specialist Barco continues to lead the industry in breakthroughs that empower radiologists to quickly and accurately diagnose medical issues and detect breast cancer at its earliest stages.

November 23, 2015

Self-Service Kiosk Equips Patients to Print or Share Reports, X-ray Images

Carestream Health will showcase its MyVue Center Self-Service Kiosk that enhances patient access and sharing of their medical exam records at the 2015 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.

November 23, 2015

Details from the inner life of a tooth

Both in materials science and in biomedical research it is important to be able to view minute nanostructures, for example in carbon-fiber materials and bones. A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the University of Lund, Charité hospital in Berlin and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have now developed a new computed tomography method based on the scattering, rather than on the absorption, of X-rays.

November 20, 2015

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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

PET is an energy hog, but relatively rare utilization lessens its carbon footprint. MRI and CT have no such ‘out’

AI-based CAD assessments dramatically improve vascular surgery outcomes

AI helps cardiologists track new drug's effect on inflammation

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

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

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