Cardiac Imaging: Page 219

Radiology still has a chance to control cardiac CT
By Cynthia E. Keen
In the decades-long struggle between radiologists and cardiologists over control of new cardiac imaging technologies, the heart specialists have an undefeated record. But history may not repeat itself with respect to cardiac CT angiography. In fact, the edge may be shifting to radiology, according to imaging utilization expert Dr. David C. Levin.
May 30, 2007
Corindus names Martin as CEO
Cardiac cath lab technology developer Corindus of Auburndale, MA, has named Frank Martin as CEO.
May 24, 2007
Study correlates CTA to angiography, myocardial perfusion SPECT
By Eric Barnes
An ambitious effort to compare the results of coronary CT angiography (CTA), catheter angiography, and myocardial perfusion SPECT imaging yielded good overall agreement in patients with known or suspected heart disease. The researchers, from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, believe CT could potentially replace the other modalities in patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease.
May 24, 2007
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Dual-source coronary CTA detects reduction in lumen diameter
By Paula Moyer
Even in patients with high heart rates, dual-source coronary CT angiography (CTA) provides accurate detection of significant lesions, according to a preliminary study by Dutch investigators. One reason for dual-source CTA's success is technical advancements in the equipment, said the group from Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
May 23, 2007
CMS adds to cardiac ultrasound coverage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has decided to add Medicare coverage for Doppler monitoring of cardiac output in certain settings.
May 22, 2007
Coronary MR protocol picks veins favorable for resynchronization therapy
By Shalmali Pal
BERLIN - One-third of cardiac resynchronization therapy procedures in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) experience hemodynamic failure, while another 12% are marred by implantation failure. MR coronary vein imaging holds promise for preprocedural assessment of the veins in CHF patients, according to a presentation Monday at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting.
May 21, 2007
Pie to launch CAAS MRV 3.2 at ISMRM show
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dutch imaging firm Pie Medical Imaging is demonstrating the newest version of its CAAS MRV quantitative image analysis software at this week's International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting in Berlin.
May 20, 2007
Two-segment CTA reconstruction aids images, not accuracy
By Eric Barnes
For patients with faster heart rates, the use of two-segment reconstruction improves image quality at 64-slice coronary CT angiography (CTA), according to a study from Germany. Among all patients, however, accuracy was not improved using two-segment when compared to single-segment reconstruction.
May 20, 2007
CompuMed adds to revenues, net loss in Q2
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Additional sales from its electrocardiogram product line helped Los Angeles-based medical informatics firm CompuMed post higher revenues in its second fiscal quarter.
May 15, 2007
CardioStream adds distributor
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cardiac image management firm CardioStream has signed Medical Practice Services (MPS) as a distributor.
May 13, 2007
CT finds high-risk plaque with nanoparticle contrast
By Eric Barnes
A new animal study by researchers in the U.S. and France brings intriguing new possibilities to CT with its use of a nanoparticulate contrast agent administered before scanning to detect unstable atherosclerotic plaques. The group aims to someday detect human plaques at the greatest risk of rupture while there is time to prevent it.
May 10, 2007
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Philips upgrades EP intervention labs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Medical Systems of Andover, MA, has released the Philips EP cockpit to support clinicians and staff in the treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders, including complex ablation therapies.
May 9, 2007
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