Cardiac Imaging: Page 65

JAMA: PET best option to diagnose ischemic heart disease

By Wayne Forrest

A head-to-head comparison to determine the most accurate modality for diagnosing myocardial ischemia has found that PET outperforms SPECT, coronary CT angiography, and hybrid variations of the three modalities in patients with suspected coronary artery disease, according to a study published online August 16 in JAMA Cardiology.

August 16, 2017

SCCT taps new executive director

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has appointed Joanne Olson as its new executive director.

August 14, 2017

HeartFlow lands positive BCBS reviews

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Cardiovascular software developer HeartFlow said that four Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) insurance companies have issued positive medical policies on its fractional flow reserve CT analysis technology.

August 7, 2017

Right heart quantification awareness: Part 3

By Andrea Fields

The right heart has jokingly been referred to as the organ's stepchild, with little attention paid to its size, function, and prognostic implications. To help with this often overlooked task, this series from CardioServ will review the proper methods to quantify the right heart. Part 3 focuses on the preferred volumetric measurement methods and linear measurements for calculating the size of the right atrium.

August 1, 2017

CT CAC scoring tops age for predicting heart disease risk

By Erik L. Ridley

Is age just a number? Maybe, at least for predicting atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events in older adults. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring with CT is better than a patient's age for predicting risk -- particularly for coronary heart disease, according to research published online on July 26.

July 26, 2017

Merit Medical shows strong Q2 revenue growth

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Led by a strong increase in cardiovascular device sales, disposable products developer Merit Medical Systems achieved nearly 25% growth in worldwide revenues in its second quarter.

July 26, 2017

3D printing helps evaluate leaks after TAVR procedures

By Kate Madden Yee

3D-printed phantoms of aortic root anatomy offer a noninvasive way to assess the risk of a patient experiencing a leak after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), according to a study published in the July issue of JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.

July 25, 2017

Right heart quantification awareness: Part 2

By Andrea Fields

The right heart has jokingly been referred to as the organ's stepchild, with little attention paid to its size, function, and prognostic implications. To help with this often overlooked task, this series from CardioServ will review the proper methods to quantify the right heart for both size and function.

July 18, 2017

Philips to acquire imaging software firm TomTec

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Royal Philips has signed an agreement to acquire German imaging software developer TomTec Imaging Systems.

July 17, 2017

New CT technique identifies blood vessel plaque

By Kate Madden Yee

A new CT technique can measure blood vessel inflammation, allowing doctors to identify and treat patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a U.K. study published online 12 July in Science Translational Medicine.

July 12, 2017

3D ultrasound quantifies subclinical atherosclerosis

By Erik L. Ridley

While detecting subclinical atherosclerosis is useful, quantifying the plaque burden is even more valuable. A 3D vascular ultrasound method can reliably perform this task and help to estimate cardiovascular risk, according to research published in the July 18 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

July 10, 2017

GE, HeartFlow sign collaboration agreement

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Healthcare and cardiovascular software developer HeartFlow have signed a global collaboration agreement to boost the clinical availability of HeartFlow FFR-CT, a technology that helps clinicians diagnose and treat patients with coronary artery disease.

July 5, 2017

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