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.

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required
Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.
FDA announces recall of more than 300,000 catheter kits after 10 injuries, 1 death
This recall is due to reports of “increased resistance” when using the devices. There have been 194 customer complaints about the issue so far.
AI helps cardiologists deliver personalized healthcare—but there is still plenty of work to do
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association explores the many ways AI and machine learning are being used to improve care for heart patients.
How a big CMS update on carotid stenting could impact interventional cardiology
Ken Rosenfield, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital, and William Gray, MD, of Lankenau Heart Institute, detailed the long-term impact of a key policy shift.
What does radiology have to do with climate change?
Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

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).

June 26, 2018

Interoperability Between Cardiac Monitoring Devices and EMRs Improves Quality of Care

With healthcare providers under continuing pressure to provide better care at lower costs, remote cardiac monitoring devices are becoming popular and valuable patient care tools, fueling U.S. market growth expected to top more than 25 percent between 2011 and 2016.[1] The devices enable cardiologists to monitor patients for extended periods of time outside the costly hospital environment, improving their ability to identify problems and provide early intervention that can support better outcomes and reduce the need for expensive future care.

October 7, 2013

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AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

FDA announces recall of more than 300,000 catheter kits after 10 injuries, 1 death

AI helps cardiologists deliver personalized healthcare—but there is still plenty of work to do

How a big CMS update on carotid stenting could impact interventional cardiology

What does radiology have to do with climate change?

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