Cardiac Imaging: Page 98

Heart rate jumps with CT contrast agent
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - Faster heart rates are the last thing radiologists want with coronary CT angiography. But that's apparently what they get when using a contrast agent with a slightly higher iodine concentration, according to a Monday presentation at ECR 2014.
March 9, 2014
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Case report: Interventional retrieval of portacath fragment
By Jamal Al Deen Al Koteesh, Maysam T. Abu Sa'a, and Haleema P. Saripada
Portacaths are commonly indicated for long-term administration of parenteral medications. This case report details the successful interventional retrieval of a fractured portacath fragment with cardiac migration. This is rather an unusual complication that, at times, can be life-threatening.
March 9, 2014
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CT scanners show better agreement on risk than on CAC scores
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - State-of-the-art CT scanners produce widely divergent coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores, but at least they substantially agree on the risk levels of individuals undergoing the scans, according to a Saturday presentation at ECR 2014. However, even the risk agreement isn't strong enough.
March 8, 2014
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UltraSPECT sponsors ASNC tech travel awards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
UltraSPECT is sponsoring the first annual American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) Technologist Travel Awards with six grants.
March 5, 2014
Hybrid imaging gathers momentum in cardiac indications
By Becky McCall
VIENNA - Hybrid imaging is gaining acceptance as opportunities using combinations of modalities emerge and promise to optimize cardiac imaging, according to expert speakers in today's session called "Hybrid cardiovascular imaging: Where should we go?" at ECR 2014.
March 5, 2014
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Nordion, Bracco ink supply deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian radioisotope firm Nordion and Bracco Imaging have signed a two-year contract to supply U.S. subsidiary Bracco Diagnostics with strontium-82.
March 3, 2014
MRI's view of carotid artery helps predict cardiovascular risk
By Wayne Forrest
Using MRI to image carotid artery plaque can accurately predict future cardiovascular events such as strokes and heart attacks in people with no history of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published online March 4 in Radiology.
March 3, 2014
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AG Mednet signs Cardialysis
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging exchange network AG Mednet has signed a deal with Dutch clinical research organization Cardialysis.
March 2, 2014
MIS names Heller as chief medical officer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Molecular Imaging Services (MIS) has appointed Dr. Gary Heller as its chief medical officer.
February 25, 2014
ASE names new fellows
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Thirteen echocardiography experts have been named as fellows of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), the organization said on Tuesday.
February 24, 2014
ACC, others call for patient-centric heart imaging
By Eric Barnes
Noninvasive cardiovascular imaging decisions must become more patient-centric and individualized, according to a statement from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) that was endorsed by 14 other medical societies.
February 17, 2014
ESR holds out olive branch to European Society of Cardiology
By Philip Ward
Cardiologists and radiologists often stick to their own congresses, but this may change after the European Society of Radiology (ESR) has held out the hand of friendship to the European Society of Cardiology. Part two of our interview with ECR 2014 President Dr. Valentin Sinitsyn looks at this initiative.
February 11, 2014
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