Cardiac Imaging

The cardiac imaging channel includes the modalities of computed tomography (CT), cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear imaging (PET and SPECT), and angiography. 

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May 16, 2012 — Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging Center (SDMI) in Las Vegas has installed the first Aquilion Prime ...

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Videos | CT Angiography (CTA)

The ACRIN-PA trial showed computed tomography (CT) coronary angiography can be more cost-effective than the standard-of ...

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May 15, 2012 — A hybrid technique that combines coronary stenting with minimally invasive, robotically assisted bypass ...

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Feature | Dave Fornell

Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) remains a well-entrenched imaging modality for nuclear myocardial ...

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Hardware and software advances are enabling echocardiography to greatly expand its capability with increased ...

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As an editor for DAIC and Imaging Technology News, I am a third-party observer in the cardiac and radiology markets. I ...

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Contrast media injectors. angiography contrast injectors
Feature | Dave Fornell

Two next-generation automated contrast injector systems were recently introduced in the United States. 


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Feature | Rohan Panda, Frost & Sullivan Healthcare Research Associate

Medical devices employed for injecting radio-opaque contrast media into the body to enhance the visibility of tissues ...

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Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a significant problem resulting from the use of iodine contrast agents in computed tomography (CT) scans and cath lab angiography. It can have a negative impact on mortality. This article outlines some of the key information on the agents themselves, possible methods of action and how to prevent and treat CIN. How to prevent kidney damage in the cath lab.
Feature | Angiography | Mark Michael, M.D., and Jeffrey A. Breall, M.D., Ph.D.

Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a significant problem resulting from the use of iodine contrast agents in computed ...

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Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center in Houston, Tex., has leveraged new imaging and interventional technologies ...

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Feature | Dave Fornell

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2012 Scientific Session, held March 24-27 in Chicago, was the first major ...

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May 14, 2012 — Lantheus Medical Imaging Inc. announced new manufacturing and supply agreements with Jubilant ...

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May 14, 2012 — GE Healthcare introduced a new version of its Vscan pocket-sized ultrasound visualization tool, developed ...

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May 14, 2012 — During the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2012 scientific sessions last week, Biosense Webster Inc. announced ...

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May 11, 2012 — Modern cardiac catheterization laboratories bear scant resemblance to the cath labs of a decade ago. An ...

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