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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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.
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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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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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May 11, 2012 — A team of scientists led by Stanley Fricke, M.D., of the Children's National Medical Center in Washington ...

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May 7, 2012 — A software program for the reconstruction of nuclear medicine images, Wide Beam Reconstruction (WBR) ...

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May 1, 2012 - The use of a dedicated pediatric imaging department, with dedicated pediatric computed tomography (CT) ...

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One of the most interesting educational exhibits at the recent American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2012 Scientific ...

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April 27, 2012 — Amidst growing concerns over healthcare costs, the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) is offering a ...

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April 27, 2012 — GE Healthcare announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and availability of the ...

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April 27, 2012 – Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. announced the FDA clearance of Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction ...

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