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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New expert guidelines: Start PHV evaluations with echocardiography, but other imaging modalities can provide value

New guidelines from the American Society of Echocardiography, made in collaboration with the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, represent an update of the group's original recommendations from 2009.

Occlutech gains FDA approval for occluder device for atrial septal defects

Occlutech gains FDA approval for occluder device for atrial septal defects

According to CEO Sabine Bois, a veteran of the medical device industry, this approval represents a "significant leap forward" in the company's commitment to heart patients. 

AI artificial intelligence stethoscope doctor

AI models for predicting heart failure still far from perfect

Advanced AI models can evaluate a patient's heart failure risk using 12-lead ECG data—but there is still some room for improvement. 

The Medtronic Micra leadless pacemaker implanted inside the heart. It is about the size of a large vitamin pill and is implanted using a catheter.

Medtronic receives CE mark approval for next-generation leadless pacemakers

The two devices, already approved by the FDA, were designed with batteries expected to last more than 15 years. 

Video of Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD, FSCCT, director, Women’s Heart Center, and director, non-invasive cardiac imaging, at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey, explaining the latest guidelines that support use of CT angiography at SCCT 2023. #YesCCT #CCTA #CTA #SCCT #SCCT23 #SCCT2023

What new data, expert guidelines tell us about the future of cardiac CT

Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD, details the latest guidelines that support the continued use of CT angiography.

HeartFlow’s AI-powered CAD offering reaches a significant milestone

The company's trademark offering has now been used to evaluate one quarter of a million patients. 

Signify Research Principal Analyst for medical imaging Bhvita Jani explains the recent trends and new technology in CT imaging at RSNA 2023. #RSNA #Medicalimaging #CT #CTA #CCTA #yescct

Trends and advances in CT systems at RSNA 2023

Bhvita Jani, medical imaging principal analyst at Signify Research, discusses the most recent innovations in computed tomography with Radiology Business Digital Editor Dave Fornell. 

Video of Yousif Ahmad, MD, Yale, discussing IVL advances and increased reinbursements

Tracking key advances in intravascular lithotripsy

Yousif Ahmad, MD, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about the latest advances in IVL therapy, including new reimbursement changes for the technology. 

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