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.

New MRI prediction model may reduce prostate cancer biopsies

According to a study published in the Journal of American Medical Association, MRI-derived parameters applied to a risk model could reduce unnecessary biopsies and improve accuracy in diagnosing prostate cancer.  

February 23, 2018

Myocardial perfusion imaging dominates coronary CT in EDs

Despite an increase of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) exams in emergency departments (EDs) in the last decade, myocardial perfusion imaging examinations (MPI) and stress echocardiography remain the dominant imaging exams for patients with acute chest pain, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

February 21, 2018

US personnel in Cuban 'auditory attack' suffered same symptoms as brain injury

Auditory and sensory attacks that affected 21 U.S. government personnel while in Cuba in 2016 may have caused concussion-like symptoms, according to an article published by CNN. The "acoustic attacks" were first reported by the news outlet in August 2017.

February 15, 2018

Study reveals 'magic angle' in cardiac CT

According to new research in Academic Radiology, a 70-degree lead tip angle was found to ensure diagnostic image quality of all modalities in CT pacemaker imaging, leading authors to dub it the “magic angle.”

February 15, 2018

Cardiac imaging helps predict success, failure of AFib procedure

In recent research, Johns Hopkins University researchers demonstrated success in utilizing cardiac imaging to predict the effectiveness of using catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib).

February 13, 2018

Broken MRI machine emits gases, causing hazmat scene at New York airport

On Saturday, Feb. 10, a damaged MRI machine started emitting dangerous gases, causing a hazardous material scare at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, according to a report from CBS New York.  

February 12, 2018

Virtual, augmented reality revolutionizing med education, anatomy imaging

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) present human anatomy education with a new set of tools for many academic institutions.

February 9, 2018

76% stroke patients had gadolinium in eyes after MRI exams

An unexpected finding involving gadolinium-based contrast agents and stroke patients has prompted researchers from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) to further explore the ocular effects of MRI exams in stroke patients.

February 8, 2018

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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.

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

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

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