Cardiac Imaging: Page 42

AI, plaque quantification predicts cardiac outcomes
By Erik L. Ridley
The combination of plaque quantified on coronary CT angiography and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fractional flow reserve analysis can accurately predict future major adverse cardiac events, according to research published online August 8 in the American Journal of Cardiology.
August 12, 2019
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Mammography can identify cardiovascular disease
By Kate Madden Yee
Mammography may be an excellent way to test women for cardiovascular disease at the same time as screening for breast cancer because it identifies breast arterial calcifications, which have been linked to cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study published online August 11 in the European Journal of Radiology.
August 12, 2019
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Echo remains top modality in Canada for heart failure
By Abraham Kim
Although CT and MRI have taken on a growing role in recent years, resting echocardiography remains by far the most widely used imaging modality for heart failure patients in Canada, according to an article published online August 9 in JAMA Network Open.
August 8, 2019
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FDA updates PAD vascular balloon, stent warning
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated a warning it issued earlier this year about the use of certain drug-containing balloons and stents in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
August 7, 2019
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Cardiologist self-referral of MPI remains a concern
By Kate Madden Yee
Overall usage of standard myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) exams has declined, but cardiologists are performing a higher share of these studies, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
August 5, 2019
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Cardiac ultrasound at bedside boosts disease diagnosis
By Kate Madden Yee
Adding focused cardiac ultrasonography to clinical assessment of the cardiovascular health of patients at bedside improves diagnostic yield, according to a study published online August 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
August 5, 2019
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3D-bioprinted model reproduces heart structure, function
By Abraham Kim
Researchers from Pennsylvania have developed a way to create realistic 3D-bioprinted heart models that reproduce not only the cardiac texture and microstructure of MR images but also cardiac function and cell growth. Their new 3D bioprinting technique is the subject of an article published in the August 2 issue of Science.
August 1, 2019
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Ky. hospital offers customized 3D-printed hearts for $5
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers from Kentucky are producing individually tailored 3D-printed heart models for patients and physicians at $5 apiece, according to a July 26 article from 3Dprintingindustry.com.
July 28, 2019
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Why are some CCTA scans ineligible for FFR-CT analysis?
By Abraham Kim
A significant proportion of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) scans has been deemed ineligible for analysis with fractional flow reserve CT (FFR-CT) in recent studies. An international team of researchers investigated the underlying causes behind this issue in an article published online July 23 in Radiology.
July 28, 2019
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CT CAC linked to cardiovascular mortality in young adults
By Abraham Kim
Positive scores on CT coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans were strongly associated with an increased risk of heart disease and all-cause mortality in young adults in a new study, published online July 19 in JAMA Network Open. CT CAC testing could help direct these individuals to preventive therapy, researchers say.
July 21, 2019
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Ziosoft touts new research bolstering CT CAC scoring
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Software developer Ziosoft is highlighting research using its Ziostation2 advanced visualization platform to reduce reading times for CT coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring scans, presented last week at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) meeting in Baltimore.
July 15, 2019
Bracco highlights research affirming Lumason safety
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bracco Diagnostics, subsidiary of contrast developer Bracco Imaging, is promoting the results of a new study demonstrating that its Lumason ultrasound contrast agent is safe to use with transthoracic echocardiography.
July 15, 2019
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