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. 

Feature | Nick Obradovich

Going into 2009, proponents of coronary CT angiography (CTA) are confident that the scan’s ever-increasing ...

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The Piccolo Xpress is designed to enable cardiologists to quickly run CLIA-waived Creatinine and BUN tests via the ...

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Feature | Ellen W. Rothschild, RN, MS

There is considerable interest in being able to clearly identify vulnerable plaque (VP) and research efforts are ...

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The FDA granted approval for Covidien’s generic kit for the preparation of technetium Tc99m Sestamibi injection ...

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Feature | Cardiovascular Ultrasound | Dave Fornell


Proponents and researchers of microbubble contrast-enhanced cardiac ultrasound say the technology will eventually ...

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A new ultrasound system for radiology and vascular applications, the LOGIQ E9, fuses ultrasound images with images ...

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Feature | Dave Fornell

There is skepticism among cardiologists whether flat panel detectors can help lower the X-ray dose more than using ...

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Covidien's Optistar Elite contrast delivery system injects contrast media-related drugs into a patient’s vascular ...

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Oxilan (Ioxilan Injection) is a contrast media for use in peripheral procedures because of its viscosity. Its ...

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OASIS 1.2T MRI is designed to deliver high performance and patient comfort. The Oasis open architecture, High ...

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The Stellant D CT Injection System is a full-featured, dual syringe injection system that reportedly enables ...

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October 28, 2008 - The diagnosis and subsequent treatment of cardiovascular disease can be accomplished through a ...

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The Discovery CT750 HD is reportedly the first high-definition CT system, aiming to improve image quality across ...

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Visage Imaging Inc. has new clinical applications and tools for 2D, 3D, and 4D visualization and post processing ...

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October 27, 2008 - Philips Healthcare has begun shipping its compact ultrasound unit, the CX50.


The CX50 was ...

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