Cardiac Imaging

While cardiac ultrasound is the widely used imaging modality for heart assessments, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear imaging are also used and are often complimentary, each offering specific details about the heart other modalities cannot. For this reason the clinical question being asked often determines the imaging test that will be used.

SNMMI images of unusual imaging pattern observed on FDG PET/CT or FDG PET/MR that may be due to Omicron COVID-19 infection. Unlike the FDG PET/CT pattern seen with infections from previous strains of COVID-19, with principal involvement of the lungs, this new array of findings is primarily centered in the upper aerodigestive tract and cervical lymph nodes. What does omnicron COVID look like in medical imaging?

Unusual pattern on PET/CT may indicate COVID omicron variant

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging offered up a handful of tips to help providers who encounter such findings.

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FDA clears new cardiac mapping solution for treating arrhythmias

The platform provides users with full 3D maps of a patient's heart. 

Personal ECG solution approved by NICE for detecting signs of AFib

The solution was designed to provide high-quality ECG readings without patients needing to leave the comfort of home. 

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Fetal MRI scans provide value when trying to learn more about congenital heart defects

Fetal MRI may be a "useful complement to ultrasound," one researcher wrote. 

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AECG monitoring helps identify when TAVR patients may require a permanent pacemaker

Post-TAVR high-degree atrioventricular block and complete heart block often lead to the implantation of a permanent pacemaker.

Catheter ablation 'significantly superior' to drug therapy when treating AFib

Researchers evaluated data from 13 different studies, sharing their findings in Annals of Palliative Medicine.

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‘Surprising’ trends in ICD use among HCM patients

ICD use among this patient population is slowly growing, but some key disparities remain.

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Breast reconstruction may cause inaccurate cardiac imaging results

These women often face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease due to the effects of chemo and radiation. Experts are now calling for providers to identify optimal imaging tests for cancer survivors.