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Ultrasound shows advanced vascular age of obese children
By Charlene Laino
NEW ORLEANS - Using carotid artery ultrasound with a high-resolution probe, researchers have found that vascular age is advanced in children who are obese or who have unfavorable lipid profiles, according to a report at this week's American Heart Association (AHA) meeting.
November 11, 2008
Imaging studies seen as a better way to predict cardiac events
By Edward Susman
NEW ORLEANS - Imaging techniques such as ultrasound carotid intima-media thickness measurements and CT coronary artery calcium scans may be superior to traditional risk assessment techniques for predicting cardiac events, according to a session at the 2008 American Heart Association (AHA) meeting.
November 11, 2008
Toshiba gets 4D ultrasound sale
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has sold a Toshiba Aplio Artida 4D ultrasound system to the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) in Klamath Falls.
November 11, 2008
Coronary CT effective for triage of patients with acute chest pain
By Charlene Laino
NEW ORLEANS - Coronary CT is effective at pinpointing which patients with acute chest pain and a low-to-intermediate risk of acute coronary syndrome do not have coronary artery disease and can safely be discharged directly from the ED, researchers reported at the American Heart Association (AHA) annual meeting.
November 10, 2008
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Negative coronary calcium scores in the young can understate plaque burden
By Charlene Laino
NEW ORLEANS - Among apparently healthy people under age 35 at risk of sudden death, negative coronary calcium scores do not necessarily signal the absence of atherosclerotic plaque, according to research presented on Monday at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2008.
November 10, 2008
ASE issues echocardiography contrast consensus statement
By Erik L. Ridley
The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has released a consensus statement on the clinical applications of echocardiography contrast agents. Among other guidance, the statement provides details on how and when contrast agents should be used and also reviews the roles of physicians, sonographers, and nurses.
November 10, 2008
Molecular Insight reports positive trial results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals said that a phase IIB clinical trial of its Zemiva radiopharmaceutical has yielded positive results.
November 9, 2008
GE launches Vivid E9 cardiac scanner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare is launching a pair of new echocardiography scanners at next week's American Heart Association (AHA) meeting, including a new system optimized for 4D cardiac scanning.
November 6, 2008
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CDP, Capital Healthcare form alliance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Israeli PACS firm CDP Medical and cardiology reporting software developer Capital Healthcare Solutions have formed an alliance.
November 3, 2008
CardiacQA signs Arizona customer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cardiology reporting technology developer CardiacQA has received an order from Midwest Internal Medicine in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
October 28, 2008
Toshiba adds cardiac imaging order
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has inked a deal to outfit Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System's new Cardiovascular Diagnostic Center with a full range of imaging equipment.
October 26, 2008
CardiacQA lands new customer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cardiology reporting technology developer CardiacQA has added Cardiovascular Consultants of Cape Cod in Hyannis, MA, to its client list.
October 21, 2008
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