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 model 98% accurate in echocardiogram classification—outperforming cardiologists

A study published in the journal Digital Medicine found a trained artificial intelligence (AI) platform classified echocardiogram views with 98 percent accuracy—outperforming board-certified cardiologists.

March 27, 2018

New method may improve fractional flow reserve CT accuracy

A recent study published in the April 2018 issue of Radiology optimized a four-step approach to accurately detect hemodynamically significant intermediate-stenosis lesions, which outperformed coronary CT angiography. Researchers also found using coronary contrast opacification variations to estimate blood flow distribution may improve CT fractional flow reserve accuracy.

March 26, 2018
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Philips enhances point-of-care ultrasound with Reacts platform for remote collaboration and virtual training

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, in partnership with Innovative Imaging Technologies (IIT), today announced an industry-first integrated tele-ultrasound solution based on Philips' Lumify portable ultrasound system and powered by IIT's Reacts collaborative platform.

March 26, 2018
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Brain scanner helmet ideal for children who can't keep still

A neuroimaging helmet may be a breakthrough for children with epilepsy, babies or patients with physical disorders, according to a March 21 article published by Reuters.

March 21, 2018

University of Minnesota produces first whole-body 10.5 Tesla MRI

The University of Minnesota has become the first to take an MRI of the entire human body using a 10.5 Tesla magnet, according to a Feb. 28 university news release.

March 14, 2018

MRI identifies nerves capable of 'rescuing' muscle fibers

Although reaching old age is what many individuals hope for, experiencing muscle loss and frailty is not. However, a study recently published online in the Journal of Physiology may help increase clinical interest in developing methods to reverse muscle frailty and disability caused by old age.

March 13, 2018

CT imaging of children's bones may help produce safer car seats

By using medical imaging and computer simulated models, researchers at the University of Sheffield in England have recently tested the strength of children's bones to help manufacture safer car seats, toys and other infant and children targeted products, according to a recent article from Phys.org.  

March 13, 2018

College dropout's 3D scanner may diagnose heart disease in 90 seconds

Just 22-years-old and a CEO of a biotech company, Peeyush Shrivastava aims for the remarkable, regardless of age. He hopes to engineer a 3D scanner capable of diagnosing heart disease in 90 seconds.

March 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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