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.

What you need to know about mesothelioma imaging scans

While physicians might request image scanning as their first step in detecting mesothelioma, the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance stresses the importance of understanding these imaging tests. 

November 29, 2016

RSNA 2016: CT angiography of extremities for vascular trauma does not require venous phase

Zachary Masi, MD, presented findings at RSNA in Chicago that found the venous phase of computed tomography angiography (CTA) extremity studies for trauma can be accurately performed with an arterial phase only and does not require a venous phase.  

November 29, 2016

Pitt receives $1.7 million to study cystic fibrosis with nuclear imaging

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded a research team at the University of Pittsburgh's schools of engineering and medicine a $1.7 million grant to develop new mathematical models to measure lung activity in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.

November 28, 2016

Reptile undergoes CT scan after signs of cancer

Casper the alligator underwent a CT scan after concerns with its history of melanoma and cancer returning.

November 22, 2016

Families affected by ADHD carry inheritable structural, functional brain connectivity

A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry used resting-state fMRI to identify inheritable structural and functional connectivity features associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

November 22, 2016

New 3D fetus modeling could help ID abnormalities

Researchers have found a way to better monitor a fetus as it grows inside the womb, giving an edge to how physicians identify and treat any abnormalities.

November 21, 2016

MEG used to study task-free face-to-face spontaneous interactions between mother, child with autism

With specially constructed equipment based on the magnetoencephalography (MEG) for a child, researchers made crucial discoveries that will help in advancing understanding of the development of social minds.

November 21, 2016

Combination of electromechanical mapping, PET imaging targets cardiac gene therapy

In a recent study published in Human Gene Therapy, researchers found that combining electromechanic mapping with PET imaging can improve targeting of gene therapy to hibernating ischemic heart muscles.

November 18, 2016

Around the web

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

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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