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.

Drones deliver AEDs for the first time in the United States
“This study represents a major step forward in how we respond to cardiac arrest in the United States,” explained Monique Starks, MD, principal investigator. “By integrating drone technology into emergency care, we’re working to close the critical gap between cardiac arrest and treatment."
Canon introduces new combined CT-angiography interventional system
Jaimin Chung, director of Canon Medical’s interventional X-ray and vascular business unit, explains the technology behind a new combined CT angiography interventional system aimed at neurology, trauma, stroke and pediatrics that recently received 510(k) FDA clearance.
FDA clears RapidAI's opportunistic aortic management tool
The solution can assess the aorta on any CT scan that offers visualization of it, including post-treatment and unenhanced noncontrast studies.
Largest network of private cardiology groups in US to deploy GE HealthCare's cardiac PET tracer
One of the tracer’s more significant advantages is its extended half-life of 109 minutes—significantly longer than other currently available PET MPI imaging agents.
Siemens Healthineers and Boston Scientific partner on next-generation intracardiac echo for LAAO
The agreement also will make Boston Scientific the exclusive distributor for the new ICE catheter optimized for left atrial appendage occlusion workflows.

CCTA detects atherosclerosis cases lost in CAC scoring blind spot

In participants with a CAC score of zero (no calcium buildup), 5.5% had atherosclerosis detected by CCTA.

CCTA helps ID atherosclerosis in adults with no known heart disease

Signs of atherosclerosis were even seen in patients with a CAC score of 0.

Medtech company Us2.ai gains FDA clearance for automated echocardiography software

The news comes following a validation study at Brigham and Women's Hospital and multiple trials with pharmaceutical partners.

How delayed peridevice leak after LAAC affects patient outcomes

Delayed PDL was identified in more than 10% of patients undergoing the procedure.

Valve-in-valve TMVR an effective option for patients with mitral prosthesis dysfunction

Adjusted mortality and perioperative complications were both lower among patients undergoing ViV TMVR.

Survival rates similar when treating secondary MR with TEER or surgery

Surgical mitral valve repair, however, was also associated with multiple benefits.

Myocardial perfusion imaging diverts patients from unnecessary, invasive angiography

MPI has the potential to act as a "gatekeeper" for invasive coronary angiography following coronary CT angiography, experts reported recently.

Monitoring high-risk patients for AFib fails to reduce stroke risk

"These findings might imply that not all AFib is worth screening for, and not all screen-detected AFib merits anticoagulation," researchers wrote.

Cardiac Imaging

Drones deliver AEDs for the first time in the United States

Canon introduces new combined CT-angiography interventional system

FDA clears RapidAI's opportunistic aortic management tool

Largest network of private cardiology groups in US to deploy GE HealthCare's cardiac PET tracer

Siemens Healthineers and Boston Scientific partner on next-generation intracardiac echo for LAAO