Daniel P. Melby, MD, an electrophysiologist at the Minneapolis Heart Institute, tells Cardiovascular Business News about the positive results of his pilot study, which tested the feasibility of administering an inexpensive bolus of generic steroid following atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, as a means of reducing inflammation that may have been causing post-procedural complications.
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."
Philips introduced a new CT system at ECR aimed at the rapidly growing cardiac CT market, incorporating numerous AI features to optimize workflow and image quality.
