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.
“This document represents a collective effort to refine and advance the standards of care in STEMI management," according to one cardiologist behind the project.
The Society of Interventional Radiology and others are concerned about commercial plan coverage for closed-loop spinal cord stimulation, a key pain-management technique.
The Stop Wall Street Looting Act closes regulatory loopholes and ends incentives that allow investors to “pillage” acquired businesses, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and colleagues note.
The Raleigh, North Carolina, imaging group is broadening the reach of its Technologist Advancement Academy, which provides specialized training and career pathways for employees.
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.
