Cardiac Imaging: Page 88

ACC: CCTA sharpens diagnosis, targets intervention
By Frances Rylands-Monk
More accurate diagnosis using coronary CT angiography (CCTA) in chest-pain patients will reduce the risk of heart attack and hone treatment, according to a new study from Scotland that was presented at this week's American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meeting in San Diego. Researchers found that patients with suspected angina benefited from clearer results after undergoing CCTA.
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Adults at low risk of heart disease shouldn't get screening
By Erik L. Ridley
Cardiac screening shouldn't be performed on patients at low risk for coronary heart disease, as it doesn't improve patient outcomes and comes with potential harms due to false-positive results, according to a paper published on Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine by the American College of Physicians.
March 15, 2015
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Biotronik releases data on ProMRI at ACC 2015
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Biomedical device company Biotronik is touting a study demonstrating that its ProMRI pacemakers can be safely used in MRI. The study was presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meeting in San Diego.
March 15, 2015
Siemens to showcase cardiology upgrades at ACC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare plans to highlight upgrades to its cardiology systems at the upcoming American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in San Diego.
March 11, 2015
Infraredx launches new TVC imaging system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Coronary imaging technology developer Infraredx plans to launch a new system at the upcoming American College of Cardiology meeting in San Diego.
March 11, 2015
Agfa highlights new ECG software at ACC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Agfa HealthCare plans to launch a new version of its HeartStation electrocardiogram (ECG) data management software at the upcoming American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in San Diego.
March 11, 2015
One-fifth of middle-aged athletes risk a heart attack
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - A new study presented at ECR 2015 reveals that 19% of middle-aged athletes are at risk of coronary events -- confirming the serious risks to asymptomatic individuals suggested in earlier U.S. studies looking at sudden cardiac death.
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The big question: CT, MRI, or nuclear for coronary artery disease diagnosis?
By Becky McCall
Faced with a choice of CT, MRI, and hybrid nuclear imaging for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease, which modality is most suitable for any one patient type and why? All three play an important role in the diagnostic process, according to speakers at a presentation on Saturday at ECR 2015.
March 6, 2015
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CTPA-based prediction model nails pulmonary hypertension
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - When do suspected pulmonary embolism patients actually have pulmonary hypertension (PH)? Although the treatment approach for the conditions is quite different, their presentation can be similar. But a new CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) tool can accurately predict PH in patients without pulmonary embolism, according to researchers from Israel.
March 6, 2015
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Cutting-edge techniques transform practice of cardiac CT
By Cynthia E. Keen
Cardiac CT has made great strides displacing conventional invasive coronary angiography, but its potential is still being tested. A presentation on Saturday at ECR 2015 discussed state-of-the-art techniques for image acquisition and also their advantages and limitations.
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Fuji to show latest in echo reporting at ACC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA plans to show the latest in its echocardiography structured reporting technology at the upcoming American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meeting in San Diego.
March 5, 2015
TeraRecon features new products at ECR 2015
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
TeraRecon debuted the latest release of its iNtuition enterprise viewing technology with the second generation of its iNteract+ interoperability platform at ECR 2015 in Vienna.
March 5, 2015
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