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.

AI-based coronary plaque evaluations highlight elevated heart risks in women
“This is the perfect technique to identify high-risk patients who would benefit from intensive therapies,” imaging specialist Gudrun Feuchtner, MD, told Cardiovascular Business.
FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns
A catheter sheath detached during use and was left in the patient’s body. It was successfully removed, but the FDA said it is now evaluating the potential risk to others going forward. There is no official recall at this time.
Family of heart patient who died awarded $45M after suing health system for negligence
The 55-year-old patient woke up experiencing chest pain one morning and an ambulance was called. He was dead just a few hours later. His family's lawsuit argued that delays in care, communication errors and other issues were directly responsible for his death.
Cardiology, radiology professionals unite to explore the challenges of diagnosing CAD in women
Coronary artery disease is both underdiagnosed and undertreated in women, and they often receive less guideline-recommended care than men. Why do these disparities persist? And what can today’s healthcare providers do to bring about change?
FDA clears catheter-based 4D visualization platform for complex heart procedures
The new technology from LUMA Vision allows operators to deliver 2D and 4D ultrasound images in real time. The advanced catheter was built with maneuverability and increased visibility in mind.

DiA Imaging, IBM pair to take the subjectivity out of cardiac image analysis

IBM Watson Health is adding startup DiA Imaging Analysis to its AI Marketplace in an effort to offer clinicians access to more objective and accurate ultrasound analysis, the company announced Dec. 1.

MRI detects brain damage linked to obesity in teens

Research presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting in Chicago this month linked obesity to MRI-detected brain damage in young people.

Optical imaging may be ‘game-changer’ for predicting heart attacks

The improved optical coherence tomography approach may help cardiologists distinguish life-threatening plaques from those that are less dangerous.

FDA clears Ultromics’ AI-based CV image analysis system

U.K.-based health tech firm Ultromics has secured 510(K) FDA clearance for its EchoGo Core image analysis system, the company announced Nov. 14.

Expanding CTA to more stroke patients improves outcomes

Adopting a “CTA-for-All” policy helped radiologists detect large vessel occlusion (LVO) and improved outcomes for patients with acute ischemic stroke, according to a recent study published in Stroke.

ISCHEMIA: Invasive therapy no better than meds for reducing CV events

People with severe but stable ischemic heart disease don’t benefit any more from invasive CV procedures than they do from optimal medical therapy and lifestyle changes alone, according to results from the highly anticipated ISCHEMIA trial.

‘CTA-for-All’ fast-tracks intervention, improves LVO detection in stroke patients

A “CTA-for-All” stroke imaging policy improved LVO detection, fast-tracked intervention and improved outcomes in a recent study of patients with acute ischemic stroke, researchers reported in Stroke.

New deep learning study brings automated CAC scoring ‘one step closer to clinical translation’

Coronary artery calcium scoring has proven to be more predictive of cardiovascular risk than any other biomarker, but quantifying scores via imaging remains a time-consuming and labor-intensive task.

Cardiac Imaging

AI-based coronary plaque evaluations highlight elevated heart risks in women

FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns

Family of heart patient who died awarded $45M after suing health system for negligence

Cardiology, radiology professionals unite to explore the challenges of diagnosing CAD in women

FDA clears catheter-based 4D visualization platform for complex heart procedures