Information Technology

This channel includes news and new technology innovations for healthcare information technology (HIT) as it relates to cardiology reporting systems, cardiac PACS, electronic medical records, electronic health records, EMRs, EHRs, radiology PACS integration, clinical decision support, advaned imaging visualization, analytics software and cybersecurity.

The Viz.AI pulmonary embolism response team (PERT) app that uses AI to detect PE on images before they go into PACS, alerts the PERT team members and provides a mobile platform to message, review images and other patient data. Photo by Dave Fornell

Feature | Artificial Intelligence | By Dave Fornell, DAIC Editor

AI Can Facilitate Automated Activation of Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams

Artificial intelligence (AI) has found a unique niche to help automate the activation of acute care teams for pulmonary ...

December 09, 2021

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has named Ami B. Bhatt, M.D., FACC, as chief innovation officer.

News | ACC

Ami Bhatt Named New ACC Chief Innovation Officer

December 7, 2021 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has named Ami B. Bhatt, M.D., FACC, as chief innovation ...

December 07, 2021

Change Healthcare's web-based CVIS enables remote viewing of echo images and reports. Web-enabled and cloud-native systems have become popular options for new CVIS replacement systems because it is easier to use and opens up access to the cardiac reporting and imaging system.

Feature | Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS) | Monique Rasband, Emily Paxman and Sam Eaquinto

Cardiology Information Systems Overview in 2021

While enterprise imaging (EI) is on healthcare organizations’ minds, many currently use multiple vendors for different ...

December 06, 2021

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ASCEND provides the tools that not only address the unique needs of each cardiovascular subspecialty and to care for patients from infancy into their golden years, they also innovates next-generation solutions and services that empower the provider community to truly transform their cardiovascular services

Feature | Information Technology

SPONSORED CONTENT: Unveiling the Future of Cardiovascular Workflow

Providing exceptional cardiovascular care for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes is the number one goal for ...

March 21, 2024

Dia's artificial intelligence automation or point-of-care cardiac ultrasound on display at the 2021 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting.

News | Artificial Intelligence

Mount Sinai Study Validates DiA Cardiac Ultrasound AI Algorithm and Finds it Comparable to Cardiac MRI

December 2, 2021 — Artificial intelligence (AI) vendor DiA Imaging Analysis was featured in a recent study presented by ...

December 02, 2021

A technician reviews information in a cardiovascular imaging system

Webinar | Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS)

WEBINAR: Achieve Clinical Excellence in Your Cardiovascular Imaging Transformation

November 27, 2021

AI for Atrial Fibrillation. BioSig Technologies Inc., a medical technology company commercializing an innovative biomedical signal processing platform designed to improve signal fidelity and uncover the full range of ECG and intra-cardiac signals, today announced that the company entered into a feasibility study with The Technion Research & Development Foundation Ltd.

News | EP Lab

BioSig Initiates AI Development With Technion to Uncover the Full Range of ECG and Intra-Cardiac Electrical Signals

November 22, 2021 — BioSig Technologies Inc., a medical technology company commercializing an innovative biomedical ...

November 22, 2021

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Case Study | Enterprise Imaging

Re-Architecting a Hemo System Using Behavioral Science

Behavioral science is being applied in unique ways for enterprise imaging product design. Involving clinicians in the ...

May 30, 2023

Cardiologs, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) cardiology diagnostics, announced the results of a clinical study that proved Cardiologs’ deep learning AI outperforms the Apple Watch ECG algorithm in the detection of atrial arrhythmias (AA), which are related to stroke risks. The data was accepted for a moderated digital poster presentation at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2021. #AHA ECG Monitoring AI

News | Artificial Intelligence

New Study Shows Cardiologs' Deep Learning AI Outperforms the Apple Watch ECG Algorithm in Detecting Atrial Arrhythmias

November 22, 2021 — Cardiologs, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) cardiology diagnostics, announced the results ...

November 22, 2021

Videos | Radiation Dose Management

VIDEO: Minimizing X-ray Exposure to Physicians During Interventional Procedures

Dr. Simon Dixon, MBChB, chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, the Dorothy ...

November 17, 2021

RealView Imaging Holoscope-i Medical Holographic Imaging System

Feature | Cath Lab

RealView Imaging Receives FDA for Holoscope-i Medical Holographic Imaging System

November 15, 2021 — RealView Imaging Ltd. recently received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Holoscope-i holographic system ...

November 15, 2021

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Today, cloud-native analytics can automate data acquisition and synthesize complex data from multiple sources.

Feature | Archive Cloud Storage

Making Cardiovascular Data Work for You Tomorrow

Today, cloud-native analytics can automate data acquisition and synthesize complex data from multiple sources. Here, we ...

March 17, 2023

News | Stethoscopes

eMurmur Open Digital Stethoscope Now Available in the U.S.

November 10, 2021 — eMurmur, a technology partner to the global healthcare community, announces the world’s first open ...

November 10, 2021

An Abbott Vascular survey found one in four physicians surveyed feel lack of technology makes an accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease a key obstacle to an accurate diagnosis. Getty Images

News | Cardiac Diagnostics

Research Finds Challenges in Vascular Disease Symptom Recognition and Diagnostic Testing Impacts Patient Satisfaction

November 10, 2021 — Abbott released new global market research from its Beyond Intervention initiative, the company’s ...

November 10, 2021

News | Cardiac Imaging

Philips to Expand Its Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring Portfolio With the Acquisition of Cardiologs

November 10, 2021 — Philips, a global leader in health technology, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire ...

November 10, 2021

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Feature | Information Technology

Five Ways to Improve Productivity and Efficiency in Cardiology Workflow

Many cardiology departments face significant challenges meeting regulatory requirements, quality metrics, and ...

February 10, 2023

The Cardiologs AI-enabled software being used to remotely monitor a cardiac patient. #Telecardiology, cardiac telehealth

News | Remote Monitoring

Philips Expand Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring Portfolio With Cardiologs Acquisition

November 20, 2021 – Philips announced it signed an agreement to acquire Cardiologs, a France-based medical technology ...

November 09, 2021

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News | Artificial Intelligence

Caption Health and Ultromics Partner to Wide Availability of AI-enabled Cardiac Ultrasound Tools

November 9, 2021 — Caption Health and Ultromics, developers of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve cardiac ...

November 09, 2021

The ControlRad device collimates the area of interest where the physicians are working, and reduces the dose significantly to peripheral areas in the image.

News | Radiation Dose Management

Beaumont Uses New Cardiac Cath Lab Technology to Reduce Radiation Exposure

November 5, 2021 – An FDA-approved device used during cardiac cath lab procedures cut radiation exposure for ...

November 05, 2021