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.

To eat or not to eat: Is fasting still necessary before heart procedures?
As one may expect, patient satisfaction was considerably higher for individuals who did not have to fast for a minimum of six hours prior to treatment. There were no other significant differences.
Pulmonary embolism thrombectomy use increases by more than 700%
Medicare claims submitted between 2017 and 2022 showed a 712% increase in thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism (PE) and a 137% increase in thrombectomy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Private equity-backed Medline files for IPO
The company, founded in 1966, has been providing supplies to cardiac surgery suites and cath labs for decades.
Key takeaways for interventional cardiology from TCT 2025
B. Hadley Wilson, MD, talked to Cardiovascular Business about several standout late-breaking clinical trials presented at TCT 2025. Topics of those trials included drug-coated balloons, TAVR valve durability, pulmonary embolism treatments and much more.
FDA clears new AI-enabled coronary plaque analysis software
Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, a Canadian medtech company, received the key approval for its cvi42 | Plaque platform.

Noninvasive HeartFlow test gains commercial coverage from UHC

UnitedHealthcare (UHC) will now cover the HeartFlow FFRct Analysis, a noninvasive technology that allows clinicians to view a simulated, three-dimensional model of a patient’s coronary blood flow.

New PET tracer could boost detection of bacterial heart infections

A novel positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer could improve upon current methods for identifying bacterial heart infections, according to a presentation at the annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging in Philadelphia.

FDA-approved AI echocardiogram software bests cardiologists in reducing LVEF variability

A deep-learning software that can automatically calculate left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) with less variability than a cardiologist recently received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

UK has fewest imaging devices of 18 comparable countries

The U.K.'s public healthcare system, NHS England, has fewer doctors, nurses, hospital beds and CT and MRI scanners than 18 comparable countries, according to a June 25 article in The Guardian.

AI-assisted echocardiogram analysis improves reproducibility of LVEF measurements

A deep-learning algorithm can automatically calculate left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) with less variability than cardiologists, according to a study presented June 25 at the American Society of Echocardiography’s annual scientific sessions.

Ultrasounds can be the line between life and death in South Sudan

At Aweil General Hospital, ultrasound devices—handheld, portable and affordable point of care ultrasound (POCUS) devices that can be plugged into any mobile device—have been transformative for patients and physicians practicing in areas such as Aweil that lack accurate medical equipment.

Hitachi Healthcare Americas Unveils the Latest in Cardiovascular Ultrasound and Reporting at ASE 2018

Hitachi Healthcare Americas will be demonstrating its latest technologies at ASE 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee, June 23 to 25. Committed to delivering solutions that help providers meet new challenges, Hitachi’s bed-to-the-report workflow sets a new standard for integrated solutions.

Woman sues Illinois hospital claiming insufficient measures for brain CT necessitated abortion

A patient is suing Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois, claiming insufficient measures were taken during a brain CT scan, allegedly requiring her to get an abortion, according to a report published June 22 by the Cook County Record.

Cardiac Imaging

To eat or not to eat: Is fasting still necessary before heart procedures?

Pulmonary embolism thrombectomy use increases by more than 700%

Private equity-backed Medline files for IPO

Key takeaways for interventional cardiology from TCT 2025

FDA clears new AI-enabled coronary plaque analysis software