Cardiac Imaging: Page 47

Philips upgrades IntelliSpace Cardiovascular
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has launched an upgrade to its IntelliSpace Cardiovascular image and information management software.
February 12, 2019
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What is PET/MRI's value for cardiac sarcoidosis?
By Wayne Forrest
Much has been researched and written about the promise of PET/MRI. While the hybrid modality's range of clinical applications appears expansive, the authors of an editorial published online February 7 in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology pose the opinion that it might be time to pump the brakes on wider use of PET/MRI, at least in cases of cardiac sarcoidosis.
February 11, 2019
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Heart societies endorse CT CAC for risk assessment
By Abraham Kim
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have reaffirmed their support for the use of CT coronary artery calcium (CAC) testing to estimate heart disease risk, according to an article published online February 11 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
February 11, 2019
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Underutilized cardiac MRI stress test predicts mortality
By Wayne Forrest
A stress test with cardiac MRI can do more than simply assess heart function. The modality's findings can also predict which patients are most likely to have a fatal outcome within five years, according to a study published online February 8 in JAMA Cardiology.
February 8, 2019
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Circle Cardiovascular buys Corstem, inks Galgo deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cardiac imaging software developer Circle Cardiovascular Imaging announced its acquisition of machine-learning firm Corstem and has signed a deal with Galgo Medical of Barcelona, Spain.
February 7, 2019
CathWorks raises $30M funding round
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Israeli imaging analysis software developer CathWorks has raised $30 million in a series C round of investment funding. CathWorks said the round was led by Deerfield Management.
February 5, 2019
ASE offers TEE guidelines for congenital heart disease
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has published new guidelines for performing comprehensive transesophageal echocardiographic (TTE) exams in children and all patients with congenital heart disease.
February 4, 2019
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SPECT, MRI together advance arrhythmia treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The combination of information from cardiac MRI and iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine (I-123 MIBG) SPECT shows promise for improving current ablation strategies for ventricular tachycardia, according to research published in the January issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
February 4, 2019
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High CT CAC scores in athletes do not increase mortality
By Abraham Kim
Men who regularly engage in high levels of physical activity are at an increased risk of having elevated CT coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores, but this association does not translate into a higher risk of all-cause mortality, according to research published online January 30 in JAMA Cardiology.
January 30, 2019
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Centerline submits 510(k) for navigation system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Centerline Biomedical has submitted a 510(k) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Intra-Operative Positioning System (IOPS), which the company sees as a potential alternative to fluoroscopy for intraoperative navigation.
January 29, 2019
Smoking tied to vascular disease risk in African-Americans
By Abraham Kim
CT coronary artery calcium scans of African-Americans revealed that smoking substantially increased their risk of developing peripheral artery disease, according to an article published online January 23 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
January 23, 2019
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4D flow MRI, 3D printing improve congenital heart surgery
By Abraham Kim
Planning a complex surgery for patients with congenital heart disease may require multiple advanced visualization techniques, say researchers from California, who used both 4D flow MRI and 3D printing for a case study recently published in the World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery.
January 22, 2019
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