Cardiovascular Radiology: Page 194

Coronary CT effective for triage of patients with acute chest pain

By Charlene Laino

NEW ORLEANS - Coronary CT is effective at pinpointing which patients with acute chest pain and a low-to-intermediate risk of acute coronary syndrome do not have coronary artery disease and can safely be discharged directly from the ED, researchers reported at the American Heart Association (AHA) annual meeting.

November 10, 2008

Negative coronary calcium scores in the young can understate plaque burden

By Charlene Laino

NEW ORLEANS - Among apparently healthy people under age 35 at risk of sudden death, negative coronary calcium scores do not necessarily signal the absence of atherosclerotic plaque, according to research presented on Monday at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2008.

November 10, 2008

ASE issues echocardiography contrast consensus statement

By Erik L. Ridley

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has released a consensus statement on the clinical applications of echocardiography contrast agents. Among other guidance, the statement provides details on how and when contrast agents should be used and also reviews the roles of physicians, sonographers, and nurses.

November 10, 2008

Molecular Insight reports positive trial results

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals said that a phase IIB clinical trial of its Zemiva radiopharmaceutical has yielded positive results.

November 9, 2008

GE launches Vivid E9 cardiac scanner

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

GE Healthcare is launching a pair of new echocardiography scanners at next week's American Heart Association (AHA) meeting, including a new system optimized for 4D cardiac scanning.

November 6, 2008

CDP, Capital Healthcare form alliance

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Israeli PACS firm CDP Medical and cardiology reporting software developer Capital Healthcare Solutions have formed an alliance.

November 3, 2008