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.

Seeing the Big Picture: Training Today’s Imagers to ‘Think Multimodality’

Cardiologists are receiving more exposure to different imaging modalities during their fellowships, but their job prospects and training vary widely. A more comprehensive and multimodality training approach could lead to better results.  

January 18, 2018

How large matrices improve quality in ultra-high-resolution CT

According to a new study published in Academic Radiology, in ultra-high-resolution computed tomography (U-HRCT) scans, a large matrix size maintains the spatial resolution and improves the image quality and assessment of lung diseases when compared to a 512-matrix size.  

January 17, 2018

Senators introduce legislation to repeal medical device tax

A full repeal of the recently revived U.S. medical device tax could be on the horizon. Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., announced new legislation, nicknamed the "No Taxation on Device Innovation Act", which would permanently end the Affordable Care Act's medical device excise tax.

January 16, 2018

Genetic variants could be key to identifying chemo-induced cardiotoxicity

As life expectancy continues to expand for cancer patients, clinicians are increasingly dealing with oncological complications like cardiotoxicity, according to a medical team in the Netherlands—and those doctors are met with a paucity of research on the topic.

January 15, 2018

MRI shows sitting for too long can increase fat around organs

Sitting for long periods of time may contribute to greater amounts of fat deposited around one's internal organs, according to a new study published in December issue of Obesity.  

January 12, 2018

Japanese pet insurance covers MRI, surgery costs for dogs, cats and flying squirrels

In Japan, household pets are being treated more like members of the family with a number of pet insurance policies now covering MRI, surgery, inpatient care and funeral costs.

January 12, 2018

Carotid ultrasound may improve CVD risk assessment in patients with inflammatory skin condition

Carotid ultrasound improves the cardiovascular risk stratification of individuals with the skin condition hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), according to a study published Jan. 4 in PLOS One.

January 11, 2018

FDA issues guidance for lowest possible radiation dose for pediatric x-rays

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new guidance on Jan. 9 warning that the lowest radiation dose possible should be used for pediatric patient X-ray exams. 

January 10, 2018

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

"I see, at least for the next decade, this being a SPECT and PET world, not one or the other," explained Tim Bateman, MD.

The FDA-approved technology developed by HeartFlow can predict a patient's long-term risk of target vessel failure as well as more invasive treatments performed inside a cath lab. 

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