Cardiovascular Radiology: Page 101

CT scans link arterial calcium to kidney stones

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

People who develop recurrent kidney stones have more calcium in their arteries on CT scans, which may explain their increased risk of heart disease, according to new research published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

February 1, 2015

Societies release thoracic aorta imaging guidance

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging have jointly released new guidance to help clinicians make imaging decisions for detecting thoracic aorta disease in adults.

January 26, 2015

Experts discount JAMA study urging discharge of chest pain patients

By Eric Barnes

Low-risk chest pain patients should be sent home without imaging, concludes a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine. But several experts are disputing the study's main finding that treadmill stress tests, as well as CT and other imaging tests, have no value in preventing heart attacks in low-risk individuals.

January 25, 2015

Shimadzu installs 1st Trinias angio in U.S.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Shimadzu Medical Systems USA has installed its first Trinias C12 ceiling-mounted digital angiography system in the U.S. at a site in Florida.

January 20, 2015

Infraredx prepares for IPO

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Coronary imaging technology developer Infraredx has begun a road show in advance of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).

January 19, 2015

B-mode ultrasound spots subclinical atherosclerosis

By Erik L. Ridley

Thanks to advances in automation and improved imaging capabilities, B-mode ultrasound can be used to assess subclinical atherosclerotic disease and better identify those patients who would benefit from medical intervention prior to symptom onset, according to research published in Global Heart.

January 12, 2015

Subtraction CTA boosts in-stent restenosis evaluation

By Eric Barnes

A new study of digital subtraction CT angiography (DSCTA) found that it vastly improved the visualization of the stent lumen by eliminating metallic artifacts, according to researchers from Japan. The technique was particularly effective in improving the assessment of very small stents.

January 8, 2015

Echo groups release new quantification guidance

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging have jointly released a new document that updates the worldwide standard for quantifying cardiac chamber size and function on ultrasound scans.

January 5, 2015

Radiation alarm Bleeper Sv reduces dose to cardiac cath staff

By Brian Casey

A beeping radiation dose monitor that is worn by healthcare personnel during cardiac catheterization procedures successfully reduced dose in a trial conducted by Texas researchers. Called Bleeper Sv, the monitor emits a warning sound that becomes louder and more frequent as exposure to radiation grows -- giving personnel a chance to modify their work habits to reduce dose.

December 22, 2014

NY Times article takes aim at echo costs

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

An article published on December 15 in the New York Times took aim at the wide disparity in costs for echocardiography exams in the U.S., suggesting that the variance is an example of why healthcare costs are so high.

December 16, 2014

Infraredx joins forces with MGH

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Coronary imaging developer Infraredx has teamed up with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) on a new cardiovascular imaging research initiative.

December 15, 2014

Cardiology PACS market to increase 5.9% through 2019

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The North American cardiology PACS market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2019, according to a new report from market research firm MicroMarket Monitor.

December 10, 2014

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