Ionizing radiation can save lives, but it can also cause serious harm. Getting the right measurement of exposure to ionizing radiation in any situation is at the heart of an ISO standard that has recently been updated.

Even though brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)/pro-BNP and troponin biomarkers are the gold standard for cardiac disease diagnosis, end users will soon see additional alternative biomarkers entering the market, according to analysis from Frost & Sullivan.


Beyond measuring blood flow, pressure, oxygen levels and other vital signs in the cardiac catheterization lab, current hemodynamic recording systems are an integral part of clinical reporting. Hemodynamic data from newer systems helps auto-completion of data fields in procedure reports, can automate gathering registry data, and can help interface cath lab patient data with the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).
Cath lab radiation dose reduaction, doseaware, raysafe
ViosWorks, cardiac MRI
iViz
Lumify
CTO, vessel assist, cath lab guidance
SMI 3-D
echopixel

Each year radiology vendors use the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting as a springboard to unveil their latest technologies. These launches usually correspond with trends in the imaging market or address the clinical limitations of current technology. 

NuCryo Vascular LLC announced that they have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance on the next-generation reusable cryoplasty inflation device.

Consumers from California, Colorado and Wisconsin filed a nationwide class action lawsuit against Fitbit Inc. alleging the company’s wrist-based “Charge HR” and “Surge” heart rate monitors do not and cannot consistently record accurate heart rates during the intense physical activity for which Fitbit expressly markets the devices.

GE Healthcare announced that it has chosen Chicago as its global headquarters, effective early 2016.

Fujifilm VisualSonics Inc. announced CE mark for the Vevo MD, what the company calls the world’s first ultra-high frequency (UHF) clinical ultrasound system. The announcement marks Fujifilm VisualSonics’ expansion into the clinical market.

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