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.

NHS England chooses 3D coronary imaging system for innovation program

NHS England selected HeartFlow's analysis system to be a part of its Innovation and Technology Payment (ITP) program, according to an April 10 article by Cardiovascular Business.

April 12, 2018

Machine learning tops common angiography methods in spotting heart blockages

Recent research found a machine learning algorithm outperformed coronary CT angiography and quantitative coronary angiography in identifying heart blockages.

April 11, 2018
83817-004-c5db59f8.jpg

Carestream delivers x-ray system to Mount Everest

A Carestream Vita Flex CT System was recently transported to and installed in Kunde Hospital, located 15.3 miles away from the Mount Everest Base Camp.

April 11, 2018
screen_shot_2018-04-10_at_3.50.29_pm.png

Whole-body CT doesn't improve survival for children with blunt trauma

Whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) doesn't impact a child's chances of survival compared to a selective CT approach, according to study findings published online April 9 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

April 10, 2018

NHS England chooses 3D imaging software for innovation initiative

HeartFlow, a California-based medical tech company focused on cardiovascular disease, announced its analysis system has been selected by NHS England as part of its Innovation and Technology Payment (ITP) program.

April 10, 2018
screen_shot_2018-04-09_at_3.14.27_pm.png

Philips collaboration introduces integrated tele-ultrasound device

Royal Philips and Innovative Imaging Technologies (IIT) are introducing a tele-ultrasound tool to the healthcare market, according to a March 26 Philips release.

April 9, 2018

New cardiac imaging method enhances patient experience, reduces test time

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles have created a new cardiac MRI test that may increase diagnostic accuracy and reliability while improving patient comfort and decreasing test time.

April 9, 2018
heart

Novel cardiac MRI technique quicker, more comfortable for patients

A new technique for conducting cardiac MRI can be completed within 90 seconds, allows patients to breathe during testing and could ultimately improve diagnostic accuracy and reliability.

April 9, 2018