More research is still required, but Field Medical's FieldForce Ablation System may represent a significant step forward in the treatment of scar-related ventricular tachycardia.
Imagers can now identify vulnerable plaques that were once very challenging to find. The next steps include improving the screening process and determining which lesions need to be treated right away.
In this Radiology Business opinion piece, Rachel Bowne, senior manager of imaging at AdventHealth Apopka, Florida, discusses the evolving titles of technologists and how leaders must evolve their thinking about the profession.
Atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder, continues to rise globally - it is predicted to affect more than 12 million people in the US by 2030 and almost 18 million people in Europe by 2060.With a growing aging population and an increased prevalence of heart disease, the demand for effective treatments for AFib is higher than ever before.
“For radiology groups, where Medicare beneficiaries often comprise 30% or more of the patient mix, this delay in reimbursement threatens operational stability," the RBMA said Oct. 15.
A referrer ordered an X-ray to confirm proper tube placement, which was interpreted by Neil H. Parnes, MD, with Upstate Carolina Radiology at the time.
More research is still required, but Field Medical's FieldForce Ablation System may represent a significant step forward in the treatment of scar-related ventricular tachycardia.
