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.

New Ultrasound Technology Useful for Imaging Of Overweight, Obese Patients

Overweight patients are more difficult to image using ultrasound because greater amounts of tissue weaken sound waves as they pass into the body, which hinders the ability to achieve high-resolution images.

November 6, 2015

Intelerad Launches Integrated Technologist Portal

Intelerad Medical Systems™, a leader in cross-enterprise medical imaging solutions, today announced the release of their Technologist Portal. Integrated directly into IntelePACS and InteleOne®XE, the solution facilitates case assignment to technologists and allows them to add the information required to fill orders.

November 6, 2015

Chief Technology Officer Discusses Clinical Studies of Cone Beam CT Technology

Specialists from UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine are  investigating Carestream’s cone beam CT (CBCT) technology to capture images of patients with orthopaedic conditions as part of ongoing clinical studies. 

November 3, 2015

International Celebration Marks Radiology’s Role in Improving Children’s Health Care

On Sunday, Nov. 8, more than 100 medical societies around the world will join the American College of Radiology (ACR), Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), and European Society of Radiology (ESR), along with patients and their advocates, in recognizing the International Day of Radiology (IDoR). 

November 3, 2015

Digisonics introduces seamless integration between Cardiovascular Information System Solutions and GE EchoPAC

Digisonics has introduced seamless integration between its Cardiovascular Information System Solutions (CVIS) and GE Healthcare’s EchoPAC for advanced analysis of 3D/4D studies and strain rate. A single click launches the EchoPAC software directly from a study image within the Digisonics CVIS.

October 28, 2015

Emergency CCTA: As good as traditional testing and no more demanding of resources

Three major trials have already established the 30-day clinical and economic soundness of ordering coronary CT angiography in evaluations of patients who show up in the emergency department complaining of chest pain. A new study shows the CCTA pathway to be similarly strong at the 12-month mark. 

October 27, 2015

Siemens’ new ACUSON P500™ portable ultrasound for faster imaging

At this year’s American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), October 26-29 in Boston, Siemens Healthcare introduces its new hand-carried ACUSON P500™ ultrasound system, FROSK edition. 

October 26, 2015

Cardiac MRI shows men’s and women’s hearts age differently

A longitudinal, observational study of patients without cardiovascular disease at baseline found that the mass and volume of the left ventricle differs between men and women as they get older. The results were based on cardiac MRI taken at baseline and during a follow-up visit.

October 20, 2015

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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.

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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