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.

Heartflow, a leader in AI-powered imaging evaluations, files for IPO
Heartflow, known for its AI-based CCTA evaluations, appears to be going public. The news follows years of momentum for the California-based company, including improved Medicare reimbursements for cardiac CT and a new Category I CPT code for its Plaque Analysis software.
New data highlight how Heartflow's AI software drives major shifts in heart care
One of the study's most significant findings was that patients managed using the advanced AI software saw LDL cholesterol drops of 18.7 mg/dL, with a 15% reduction in their risk of a cardiac event. Even patients with no calcified plaque saw significant changes in care management.
New Philips platform offers AI-powered ECG tools from outside vendors
Philips has launched a new 'AI Marketplace' that expands access to third-party diagnostic tools. The company's goal is to put a variety of offerings into one convenient location for clinicians.
New ASE president outlines key initiatives in cardiac ultrasound
American Society of Echocardiography President David H. Wiener, MD, said one of his biggest goals is to help the group thrive in the face of ongoing workforce challenges. He also hopes to get new members involved.
ASNC lobbies Congress to curb prior authorization, oppose AUC mandates and embrace payment reform
Suman Tandon, MD, an American Society of Nuclear Cardiology board member, explains the group's call on Congress to update a number of healthcare policies.

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Medical malpractice ruling: Hospital to pay $39M over young heart patient’s death

Prosecutors successfully argued that the patient would not have died if clinicians had ordered a routine CT exam.

Video of Dhruv Mehta explaining the two new Canon AI-enabled CT systems launched at the 2023 RSNA. #CanonMedical #RSNA #RSNA23 #RSNA2023

Canon launches two new AI-based CT systems

The company unveiled its latest computed tomography systems at RSNA 2023, aiming to address staffing shortages and improve image quality.

New imaging vendor focused on AI, robotics raises $36M with help from GE Healthcare

The funds are expected to go toward bringing in new employees and accelerating the development of a new cardiac imaging offering.

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Venture capital firm raises $90M, launches new AFib ablation company

According to Ajax Health CEO and industry veteran Duke Rohlen, the new company will be focused on offerings that "prioritize precision, simplicity and efficiency."

Cardiac imaging expert Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD, explains how calcium scoring can determine if patients need to be on statins or not.

CT calcium scoring can determine if patients need statins

Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD, director, non-invasive cardiac imaging, at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, explains CT calcium scoring can determine if a patient needs to take aspirin and statins for prevention of coronary disease.

Cardiologists lead push for Aetna to reconsider ‘restrictive,’ ‘inconsistent’ reimbursement proposals

The policies cover a wide range of interventional therapies, including Shockwave Medical's IVL technology and intravascular ultrasound.

Example of cardiac CT and how spectral imaging assessment of the scan and show areas myocarditis as part of a demo in the Philips booth at RSNA 2023. Cardiac CT took center stage in all of the large CT vendors this year at RSNA and four new CT scanners where introduced, all of which were being promoted for their cardiac imaging capabilities. Photo by Dave Fornell #RSNA #YesCCT #RSNA23 #RSNA2023

Cardiac CT's continued rise on display at RSNA 2023

CCTA has seen rapid adoption and growth over the past two years, and RSNA vendors fed that trend with new product launches.

Cardiac Imaging

Heartflow, a leader in AI-powered imaging evaluations, files for IPO

New data highlight how Heartflow's AI software drives major shifts in heart care

New Philips platform offers AI-powered ECG tools from outside vendors

New ASE president outlines key initiatives in cardiac ultrasound

ASNC lobbies Congress to curb prior authorization, oppose AUC mandates and embrace payment reform