Cardiac Imaging

The cardiac imaging channel includes the modalities of computed tomography (CT), cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear imaging (PET and SPECT), and angiography. 

The Spectrum Dynamics Veriton-CT64 Digital SPECT/CT nuclear imaging system has its SPECT detectors housed in extendable arms to get as close to the patent's chest as possible to improve cardiac perfusion image quality. #RSNA2020 #RSNA20 #RSNA

The Spectrum Dynamics Veriton-CT64 Digital SPECT/CT nuclear imaging system has its SPECT detectors housed in extendable arms to get as close to the patent's chest as possible to improve cardiac perfusion image quality. Photo by Dave Fornell

News | Nuclear Imaging | December 04, 2020
Spectrum Dynamics Receives Approval From Health Canada for Veriton-CT64 Digital SPECT/CT
December 4, 2020 — Spectrum Dynamics Medical, Inc., has received Canadian Medical Device License from Health Canada for...
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An example of a body composition analysis of an abdominal CT slice with the subcutaneous fat in green, skeletal muscle red and visceral fat in yellow. This was automatically identified and analyzed via a deep learning algorithm to assess the risk for heart attack and stroke in more than 12,000 patients. #RSNA2020 #RSNA20 #RSNA

An example of a body composition analysis of an abdominal CT slice with the subcutaneous fat in green, skeletal muscle red and visceral fat in yellow. This was automatically identified and analyzed via a deep learning algorithm to assess the risk for heart attack and stroke in more than 12,000 patients.

Feature | Artificial Intelligence | December 02, 2020
AI Measured Abdominal Fat Accurately Predicts Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
December 2, 2020 – Automated deep learning analysis of abdominal computed tomography (CT) images produces a more...
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cyanosis, cyantosis COVID-positive infant.

Chest X-ray of a  2-month-old infant diagnosed with COVID-19 showing an enlarged heart, bibasilar opacities caused by collapse of the lower sections of lungs, and right upper lobe atelectasis (lung collapse). Find more information and figures on this patient case.

 

News | Coronavirus (COVID-19) | December 02, 2020
COVID-19 Can Impact Hearts in Young Children
December 2, 2020 — A 2-month-old infant diagnosed with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) experienced reversible myocardial injury...
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GE Healthcare is introducing a new, smaller and lighter weight robotic driven angiography system for image guided therapy, the Allia IGS 7 angiography system. #RSNA20 #RSNA2020

The GE Healthcare Allia IGS 7 angiography system.

News | Angiography | December 01, 2020
GE Introduces Robotic Angiography Gantry That Addresses Ergonomic Issues
December 3, 2020 — GE Healthcare is introducing a new version of its robotic driven angiography system for image guided...
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Medical imaging artificial intelligence (AI) vendor Avicenna.AI today announced its FDA-cleared CINA Head triage AI solution will be offered by cloud-based imaging platform Arterys. Supporting the treatment of stroke and neurovascular emergencies, CINA Head detects intracranial hemorrhages (ICHs) and large vessel occlusions (LVOs) from CT-scan imaging. #RSNA20 #RSNA2020

Medical imaging artificial intelligence (AI) vendor Avicenna.AI today announced its FDA-cleared CINA Head triage AI solution will be offered by cloud-based imaging platform Arterys. Supporting the treatment of stroke and neurovascular emergencies, CINA Head detects intracranial hemorrhages (ICHs) and large vessel occlusions (LVOs) from CT-scan imaging.
 

News | Stroke | December 01, 2020
Arterys and Avicenna.AI Partner on AI Stroke Detection
December 1, 2020 – Medical imaging artificial intelligence (AI) vendor Avicenna.AI today announced its FDA-cleared CINA...
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The Clarius PA HD hand-held, wireless ultrasound scanner is now available for high resolution cardiac imaging with the release of the Clarius Ultrasound App 7.3 for iOS and Android smart devices.
News | Cardiovascular Ultrasound | November 30, 2020
High-Definition Handheld Ultrasound Scanner Now Enables Rapid Bedside Cardiac Exams
November 30, 2020 — The Clarius PA HD hand-held, wireless ultrasound scanner is now available for high resolution...
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Women’s Heart Attack Research Program (HARP) shows combining OCT and cardiac MRI can detect the underlying cause of heart attack in women who did not have blocked arteries

The Women’s Heart Attack Research Program (HARP) study shows combining OCT and cardiac MRI can help detect the underlying cause of heart attacks in women who did not have blocked arteries.

News | Cardiac Imaging | November 17, 2020
OCT Combined with MRI Can Identify Cause of Unexplained Heart Attacks in Women
November 17, 2020 — Diagnostic imaging techniques were able to find the underlying cause of heart attack in many women...
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Dia's LVivo artificial intelligence software can help automate many features of echocardiograms to speed workflow and aid novice users. The software is now integrated into the Konica Minolta Exa PACS.

Dia's LVivo artificial intelligence software can help automate many features of echocardiograms to speed workflow and aid novice users. The software is now integrated into the Konica Minolta Exa PACS. 

News | Artificial Intelligence | November 12, 2020
Expanded AI-based Echocardiography Analysis and Reporting Added to Konica Minolta Exa Cardio PACS 
November 12, 2020 – Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas Inc. and DiA Imaging Analysis Ltd. jointly announce the expanded...
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Videos | Coronavirus (COVID-19) | November 10, 2020
VIDEO: How to Reduce COVID Exposure, Speed Exams and Cut Readmissions in Cardiology Departments
Keith Ellis, M.D., is the director of cardiovascular services and the director of the Chest Pain Center at Houston...
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SCCT Releases New Guidelines for Cardiology and Radiology Trainees in Cardiovascular CT
News | CT Angiography (CTA) | November 09, 2020
SCCT Releases New Guidelines for Cardiology and Radiology Trainees in Cardiovascular CT
November 6, 2020 — The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has released a new training guideline,...
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An example of radiation dose tracking software from Imalogix showing data on cath lab angiography cases at RSNA 2019. Photo by Dave Fornell

An example of radiation dose tracking software from Imalogix showing data on cath lab angiography cases. Photo by Dave Fornell

Feature | Radiation Dose Management | November 04, 2020 | Dave Fornell, Editor
Medical Imaging Radiation Levels in U.S. Dropped Over Past Decade
More than a decade ago, there was an alarming, rapid rise in ionizing radiation exposure in the U.S. population that...
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This study found cardiac MRI gadolinium-based contrast agents are safe for patient use. Overall, there were only 556 acute adverse effects in 145,855 contrast-enhanced MRIs, with only 47 being classified as severe.

This study found cardiac MRI gadolinium-based contrast agents are safe for patient use. Overall, there were only 556 acute adverse effects in 145,855 contrast-enhanced MRIs, with only 47 being classified as severe. 

Feature | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) | October 29, 2020
Cardiac MRI Contrast Agents Carry Low Risk of Adverse Events
October 29, 2020 — Contrast agents used to improve views of the heart on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) carry a very...
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A sonographer at Northwestern Memorial Hospital using the Caption Health AI to optimize ultrasound imaging. Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago is the first in U.S. to adopt Caption AI (artificial intelligence) to improve ultrasound imaging in emergency department, ICU and cardio-oncology clinic  

A sonographer at Northwestern Memorial Hospital using the Caption Health AI to optimize ultrasound imaging.

News | Ultrasound Imaging | October 28, 2020
Northwestern Medicine Introduces Artificial Intelligence to Improve Ultrasound Imaging
October 28, 2020 — Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in the United States to purchase Caption Health...
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Chest X-ray, posteroanterior view, of a 79-year-old man with history of a previous pacemaker, with abandoned right atrial and right ventricular pacing leads on the right side at time of new cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator implant on the left side. Arrows indicate a nodular opacity in the right midlung concerning for mass. Find more images of patients in this study in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.

Chest X-ray from a patient included in the study. Posteroanterior view, of a 79-year-old man with history of a previous pacemaker, with abandoned right atrial and right ventricular pacing leads on the right side at time of new cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator implant on the left side. Arrows indicate a nodular opacity in the right midlung concerning for mass. Find more images of patients in this study in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.

Feature | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) | October 27, 2020
MRI Can Be Safely Performed in Patients With Pacemakers and ICDs
October 27, 2020 – Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations can be safely performed in patients with non-MR...
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An example of a HeartFlow FFR-CT image showing the blood flow through what looked like a significant blockage on CT angiography alone actually was not flow limiting based on computational fluid dynamics. Use of the technology was supposed to reduce the number of diagnostic catheterizations in the FORECAST trial, but the costs of FFR-CT were not offset enough to show cost savings. #TCT2020 #TCTconnect

An example of a HeartFlow FFR-CT image showing the blood flow through what looked like a significant blockage on CT angiography alone, actually was not flow-limiting based on computational fluid dynamics. Use of the technology was supposed to reduce the number of diagnostic catheterizations in the FORECAST trial, but the costs of FFR-CT were not offset enough to show cost savings.

News | FFR Technologies | October 22, 2020 | Dave Fornell, Editor
FFR-CT Did Not Significantly Reduce Costs But Reduced Rates of Invasive Coronary Angiography
October 22, 2020 – In the FORECAST randomized clinical trial, the use of fractional flow reserve (FFR) derived from...
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