Toshiba is developing a radiation dose alert to show interventionalists how much dose they have delivered to their patient from X-ray angiography.
Siemens unveiled the world's first wireless ultrasound transducer at RSNA 2012.
Sectra was among the vendors to show a work-in-progress software to record the radiation dose used for every radiology exam, a requirement of new laws in some states.
Siemens unveiled two new 510(k)-pending angiography systems, the Artis Q and Artis Q.zen, which incorporate new X-ray tube, detector and imaging software technology, which can help reduce dose significantly, while offering improved image quality.
GE's OEC 9900 Elite mobile C-arm and Venue 40 mobile hybrid suite combines an ultrasound system with a mobile C-arm system for an office based interventional room.
Toshiba unveiled a 640-slice CT scanner, the Aquilion One Vision.
Taking 3-D images shown on 2-D display screens to a true physical 3-D form, Vidar Systems/3D Systems displayed the new Z Printer 450. This is an example of a nasal tumor inside the skull.
Two more examples of printed sculptures from Vidar Systems/3D Systems dZ Printer 450, showing a fetal face ultrasound and an upper jaw.
Philips' has developed the IMR CT spectral imaging software, which may offer detailed soft tissue imaging comparable to MRI, as shown here in a comparison of a imaging of the same soft tissue lesion.
TeraRecon's Lesion-Specific Analysis software can show areas of ischemia in the myocardium with a coronary vessel overlay to quickly assess the likely culprit artery and vessel segment. TeraRecon Lesion-Specific Analysis
TeraRecon's Lesion-Specific Analysis software can show areas of ischemia in the myocardium with a coronary vessel overlay as both a 3-D reconstruction of the heart or on bulls eye views.

The latest advances in cardiovascular imaging are usually shown first at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, the largest radiology show in the world, held the last week of November in Chicago. After spending five days walking three expo halls filled with more than 600 product vendors, the following is my editor’s choice for the most innovative new cardiovascular imaging technology.

 

AliveCor Inc. announced it has received CE mark and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance on its mobile Heart Monitor. This clinical-quality, low-cost mobile electrocardiogram (ECG) heart monitor, compatible with the iPhone 4 and 4S, enables doctors to evaluate patient heart health easily, quickly and remotely.

At RSNA 2012, GE Healthcare showcased a number of new advanced imaging solutions for the surgical space, helping clinicians see more in the OR. These new innovations from OEC take surgical imaging to the next level, with offerings including a fluoroscopy ultrasound all-in-one unit, and OEC’s new, affordable Brivo 865 Advance C-arm.

While obesity is considered a cardiovascular risk factor, a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) showed that African-American patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) have much less fat around their hearts compared to Caucasian patients.

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