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High-concentration iodine quickly opacifies pig arteries
By Eric Barnes
The cardiovascular systems of humans and pigs are very much alike -- not only genetically, but in their ability to develop high cholesterol levels and clogged arteries. Such attributes make swine ideal candidates for cardiovascular research. In fact, researchers from Italy used them in a study of a high-concentration iodinated contrast agent not yet approved for marketing.
March 9, 2005
Cardiology leader slams ACR's imaging initiatives
By Tracie L. Thompson
ORLANDO, FL - The turf war over imaging in America now appears fully engaged, with the president of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) calling on fellow specialists to repel efforts by radiologists to limit the provision of imaging by nonradiologists.
March 9, 2005
B-K Medical launches Mini Focus scanner
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Analogic subsidiary B-K Medical of Copenhagen, Denmark, has launched a new portable ultrasound scanner called Mini Focus.
March 8, 2005
Cardiac CT societies merge, as field's golden age dawns
By Tracie L. Thompson
ORLANDO, FL - After only a brief existence as separate entities, two new cardiovascular CT societies have combined themselves with a goal of promoting their subspecialty and increasing opportunities for training in it, particularly for cardiologists.
March 8, 2005
Vital Images launches Vitrea 2, Version 3.7
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Three-dimensional-software developer Vital Images has launched Vitrea 2, Version 3.7, its latest software for 2D, 3D, and 4D visualization.
March 8, 2005
Toshiba introduces Vantage CGV for cardiac MRI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems introduced the Vantage CGV cardiac configuration for its Excelart Vantage 1.5-tesla MRI system at this week's American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in Orlando, FL.
March 8, 2005
FDA clears Siemens' smaller US catheter
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor Siemens Medical Solutions has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Acuson AcuNav 8F ultrasound catheter, which is 33% smaller than the AcuNav 10F catheter.
March 8, 2005
Merit posts revenue gain in Q4
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Disposable products provider Merit Medical Systems has reported fourth-quarter revenues of $39.3 million, up 12% compared to the $35.1 million posted a year ago.
March 8, 2005
Radial head-capitellum view best as adjunct in elbow x-ray
By Eric Barnes
VIENNA - When elbows are injured, the radial head-capitellum view makes a fine adjunct to the standard anterioposterior (AP) and lateral views when more information is needed. But the technique shouldn't be allowed to elbow its way into the standard imaging protocol, according to a presentation Tuesday at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR).
March 8, 2005
GE to install first volume CT for cardiac applications
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare will install its LightSpeed VCT at Round Rock Cardiology near Austin, TX, the first such installation to be used exclusively for cardiac applications.
March 7, 2005
GE debuts cardiac Centricity at ACC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has introduced Centricity Cardiology CA 1000, a dedicated modality workstation, this week at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in Orlando, FL.
March 7, 2005
GE's Six Sigma keeps cardiac patients in ER for rapid treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare introduced the Six Sigma model for the management of chest pain at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in Orlando, FL, this week.
March 7, 2005
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