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.

FDA clears new ‘smart shirt’ for real-time cardiopulmonary monitoring
According to Hexoskin, the newly cleared technology offers significant value for hospitals and health systems as well as researchers conducting clinical trials.
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.

What’s to Gain from Strain? Experts Say Strain Echocardiography Is on the Path to Acceptance

Despite its diagnostic and prognostic value, speckle-tracking strain echocardiography is underused, some cardiac imagers say. What will it take for adoption to pick up?

AI algorithm can spot LVEF from 15 seconds of ECG data

An AI algorithm that reportedly helps physicians identify reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) received Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA on Dec. 18.

CT helps spot patients with potential lead extraction risks

More individuals are receiving cardiac implanted devices than ever before, and as a result, the number of complications stemming from the wire connecting the device to the heart—known as a lead—are also increasing.

Computed tomography IDs complications ahead of lead extraction

Pre-procedural computed tomography could help identify heart patients prone to complex lead extractions and locate severe lead adhesions prior to intervention, according to research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

Meditation increases blood flow in the heart, PET scans show

Patients who practiced transcendental meditation and cardiac rehabilitation increased their myocardial blood flow by 20.7%.

MRI-guided thrombolysis can save $20K in downstream costs in certain stroke patients

Not only is MRI-guided intravenous thrombolysis cost-effective, but the approach offers long-term clinical benefits for stroke patients with no known time of onset.

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.

Cardiac Imaging

FDA clears new ‘smart shirt’ for real-time cardiopulmonary monitoring

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