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.

NYSORA Selects Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas as Exclusive Ultrasound Equipment Provider

WAYNE, NJ --(Marketwired - September 21, 2016) - Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc.announced today that the New York School of Regional Anesthesia (NYSORA) has chosen the SONIMAGE HS1 as the exclusive ultrasound system for its workshops focusing on anesthesia and pain management.

September 22, 2016

ON Semiconductor Expands Breadth of Options for Low-Light Industrial Imaging Applications

PHOENIX, AZ – Sept. 20, 2016 – ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, continues to strengthen its position in low-light imaging solutions for industrial markets with the introduction of new products based on interline transfer electron multiplying charge-coupled device (IT-EMCCD) technology.

September 21, 2016

New clinical research program will focus on advanced image-guided radiotherapy for cancer patients

MILWAUKEE, September 20, 2016 – Elekta (EKTA-B.ST), its MRI technology partner Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) and the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network recently began installation of an investigational high-field MR-adaptive linear accelerator (MR-linac) system at the Froedtert & MCW Clinical Cancer Center at Froedtert Hospital, eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center.

September 21, 2016

Early Breast Cancer Detection Test Unaffected by Breast Density in Women 25 – 75

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provista Diagnostics, Inc., today announces that David Reese, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will deliver a poster presentation at the 15th Human Proteome Organization World Congress, taking place September 18-22, 2016 at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taipei, Taiwan.

September 21, 2016

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Installs Carestream Digital X-ray Systems in Hospital, Ambulatory Care Centers

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 20 — OSF Saint Francis Medical Center (Peoria, Ill.) and two of its affiliated ambulatory care centers have installed four CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution systems, two CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Mobile X-ray Systems and five CARESTREAM DRX-Mobile Retrofit Kits to help ensure rapid access to high-quality diagnostic images.

September 20, 2016

CT, PET scans show tuberculosis bacteria in 'cured' patients

Researchers examined patients who had previously been diagnosed with and apparently cured of tuberculosis (TB). The findings, published in the journal Nature Medicine, question just what the term “cured” really means, because many of the individuals had live bacteria in their lungs.

September 19, 2016

Carestream Demonstrates Impressive Advantages of Touch Prime Ultrasound Systems at 2016 SDMS Annual Conference

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 14 — Carestream will demonstrate its CARESTREAM Touch Prime and Touch Prime XE Ultrasound Systems at the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) 2016 conference that begins Sept. 29. These systems currently are available in the United States and a Health Canada license is under review.

September 14, 2016

Siemens introduces teamplay, a cloud-based network for imaging departments across the UK

Siemens Healthineers has launched its new cloud-based network, encouraging connectivity, comparison and collaboration across imaging departments in the UK. 

September 14, 2016

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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.

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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

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