Cardiovascular Radiology: Page 173

Philips inks Adventist deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has signed a two-year ultrasound supply agreement with Adventist Health of Roseville, CA.
September 30, 2009
EISNER: Calcium CT screening predicts cardiac events
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Performing CT coronary artery calcium screening of patients with risk factors for cardiovascular disease can identify individuals who might suffer future cardiac events and could result in lower costs for subsequent medical tests, according to a study published this week in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
September 30, 2009
RamSoft completes Turkish installation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canadian PACS vendor RamSoft has installed its PowerServer PACS at Kartal Kosuyolu Education and Research Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.
September 29, 2009
Lower dose for prospective CTA vs. angio
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Coronary CT angiography (CTA) with prospective electrocardiogram gating allows accurate evaluation of coronary artery disease with significantly less radiation dose than conventional invasive angiography, according to a study from the German Heart Center in Munich.
September 29, 2009
CMS rules on MRI blood-flow coverage
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
As expected, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized its recommendation to extend reimbursement coverage to the use of MRI for blood-flow management scans.
September 28, 2009
GE adds support for ICE catheters
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has partnered with Biosense Webster to add support for intracardiac echo (ICE) catheters to GE's Vivid i and Vivid q cardiovascular ultrasound scanners.
September 28, 2009
AuntMinnie.com Cardiac Imaging Insider
By Eric Barnes
September 27, 2009
PROSPECT: IVUS improves PCI outcomes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
SAN FRANCISCO - New clinical trial results show that the presence of vulnerable plaque on VH intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is significantly associated with poorer three-year outcomes.
September 24, 2009
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TCT: Plaque morphology imaging improves PCI outcomes
By Eric Barnes
SAN FRANCISCO - A growing body of evidence is showing that plaque morphology is even more important than degree of stenosis in predicting outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). But precisely which imaging methods are the most effective, and ways in which they can improve interventional outcomes, still needs clarification.
September 24, 2009
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Cardiac MR changes management in 62% of cases, study shows
By Wayne Forrest
A German study has found that cardiovascular MR changes clinical management in approximately two-thirds of heart patient cases and can also eliminate the need for additional imaging procedures. Researchers also concluded that cardiovascular MR with contrast is safe and produces diagnostic-quality images in 98% of cases.
September 24, 2009
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CT, MRI look at different etiologies for myocardial fat
By Eric Barnes
New studies appearing in Radiology online examine two different etiologies associated with myocardial fat deposits. Their presence on imaging studies, both in CT and MRI, can help radiologists evaluate the extent of disease and potential risks.
September 24, 2009
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Toshiba releases new CV-3D software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has introduced the next generation of its CV-3D reconstruction workstation and software package for its angiography systems.
September 22, 2009
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