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.

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Head of surgery in Florida accused of stealing, selling medical equipment worth $25,000

A former head of surgery in Florida has been accused of stealing and selling medical imaging equipment, monitors and skin-grafting instruments from his employer, according to an April 30 article by Spectrum News 13.

Example of pulmonary embolism (PE) detection on CT and confirmed using spectral CT. Image courtesy of Philips Healthcare

Researchers 'concerned' CT angiography topped MRA in follow-ups for pulmonary embolism

A recent study found whether a patient received MR angiography (MRA) instead of CT angiography (CTA) for a pulmonary embolism (PE) had little effect on the rate of follow-up chest CT or MRI one year later.

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Edwards gains CE mark for first transcatheter tricuspid treatment

Edwards Lifesciences has received CE mark approval for its Cardioband Tricuspid Valve Reconstruction System, making it the first commercially available transcatheter therapy to treat tricuspid valve heart disease.

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3D printing may prevent paravalvular leak in high risk patients

3D printing has the potential to help clinicians select the right size for transcatheter heart valves and avoid paravalvular leak, according to research presented at SCAI 2018.  

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Say it, see it: Real-time MRI shows mouth movements during speech

MRI "videos" released by the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Germany show how the mouth and pharynx move during speech.

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American Airlines sued after passenger dies after in-flight pulmonary embolism

The family of a newlywed nurse is suing American Airlines after she fell ill on a flight and died. The cause of her death was determined to be an acute massive pulmonary embolism and cardiogenic shock.

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3D printing could help prevent paravalvular leak in TAVR patients

A small study presented at SCAI 2018 demonstrated the potential of 3D printing to help clinicians select the appropriate size for transcatheter heart valves and avoid paravalvular leak (PVL).

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Want to be a physician? Find a med school with a strong radiology program

No matter the specialty a medical student chooses, all aspiring physicians should choose a medical school with a strong radiology curriculum, according to an April 26 article published by the U.S. News and World Report.