Cardiac Imaging: Page 127

Heavy calcium won't harm CCTA accuracy in advanced scanners
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - There's no reason to limit the use of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) in patients with high calcium scores -- as long as the scanner is 64-detector-rows or higher, according to a new meta-analysis of 27 studies presented on Friday at the European Congress of Radiology.
March 1, 2012
Researchers grapple with aortic measurements in cardiac MRI
By Philip Ward
VIENNA - Cardiovascular MRI is becoming increasingly appealing in population-based research, but accurate measurement of the diameters of the aorta and pulmonary trunk remains a key difficulty that needs to be addressed, according to participants at yesterday morning's well-attended vascular refresher course.
March 1, 2012
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ASNC releases 'patient-centered imaging' guide
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) has released a new document that details a patient-centered approach to selecting nuclear cardiology tests of maximum benefit and minimum risk.
March 1, 2012
Low-voltage technique slashes radiation dose in CCTA
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - The combination of 100-kV CT tube voltage and a low-noise reconstruction filter can significantly lower radiation dose in coronary CT angiography (CCTA) while maintaining image quality, according to a study presented at the European Congress of Radiology.
February 29, 2012
High-field MRI creates new options in cardiac cases
By Philip Ward
VIENNA - Successful cardiac examinations with 3-tesla MRI do not require wizardry or exceptional powers, but they do call for solid knowledge of the potential problems and the technical aspects of the equipment, according to a presentation on Thursay at the European Congress of Radiology.
February 29, 2012
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Acusphere nets $2.5M in financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound contrast developer Acusphere has secured $2.5 million in new debt financing.
February 23, 2012
Lantheus inks China Definity distribution agreement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Lantheus Medical Imaging has inked a strategic distribution arrangement with the People's Republic of China for its Definity ultrasound contrast agent. The agreement also includes Hong Kong and Macau.
February 23, 2012
Digisonics nets DigiView order
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound image management firm Digisonics has won a contract with an Illinois cancer treatment center for its DigiView cardiovascular information system and PACS.
February 22, 2012
Bracco resumes CardioGen shipments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bracco Diagnostics this week resumed shipments of its CardioGen-82 cardiac PET radiopharmaceutical after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved revised labeling for the product.
February 16, 2012
Cardiac MRI aids in sudden death diagnoses
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cardiovascular MRI can benefit patients who have been resuscitated after sudden cardiac death or who enter the hospital suffering from ventricular arrhythmias, according to a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging.
February 14, 2012
Delayed-contrast CT predicts post-PCI outcomes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
CT can accurately predict clinical outcomes in myocardial infarction patients who undergo percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), according to research in the February 21 edition of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
February 13, 2012
IMV: Cardiologists using less imaging
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Efforts to crack down on the inappropriate use of medical imaging may be working, as cardiologists expect to use fewer medical imaging modalities per patient case in the future, according to a new report by market research firm IMV Medical Information Division.
February 8, 2012
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