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.

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.
Radiology AI company gains FDA clearance for new CT offerings focused on PE, stroke
The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.
SPECT still has an important role to play in nuclear cardiology
"I see, at least for the next decade, this being a SPECT and PET world, not one or the other," explained Tim Bateman, MD.

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

Siemens Healthineers Announces First Install of Multitom Rax Twin Robotic X-ray System

Siemens Healthineers has announced that University of Utah Health Care in Salt Lake City is the first facility in the United States to install the company’s Multitom Rax Twin Robotic X-ray system, a universal diagnostic imaging system that enables a wide range of examinations in multiple clinical areas in one room using a single X-ray system. With the Multitom Rax, users can perform exams pertaining to everything from emergency medicine and interventional to pain management and orthopedics, and from conventional 2D radiography to fluoroscopy exams and angiography applications. The world’s first Twin Robotic X-ray system, the Multitom Rax features a unique design that allows, for the first time, the acquisition of 3D natural weight-bearing images.¹

June 29, 2016

More precise MRI technique works better for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

A previously unused type of MRI scan can work to measure heart conditions in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, according to a new study published in Radiology. 

June 28, 2016

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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.

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Radiology AI company gains FDA clearance for new CT offerings focused on PE, stroke

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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

Radiology AI company gains FDA clearance for new CT offerings focused on PE, stroke

SPECT still has an important role to play in nuclear cardiology

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