Ultrasound

Ultrasound, also referred to as sonography or diagnostic ultrasound, uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize soft tissue. Ultrasounds are frequently ordered to measure fetal anatomy during pregnancy, check for blood clots and to guide needle biopsy procedures of the breast, abdomen and pelvis. The imaging modality does not use any radiation to create images. Find news specific to cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography).

GE Healthcare launching new AI software for handheld ultrasound system
The company's new AI offering, a product of its 2023 acquisition of Caption Health, will make its debut at ACC.24 in Atlanta.
Interest in strain echo imaging is rising, but hurdles remain
Marielle Scherrer-Crosbie, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the current lack of reimbursement for strain echocardiography has been a challenge for care teams.
FDA clears smaller 3D TEE transducer for imaging children, high-risk adult patients
The newly approved device is much smaller than previous offerings, helping operators capture 3D images during structural heart evaluations.
ChatGPT struggles with echocardiography, but still shows potential to help cardiology trainees
ChatGPT may not be quite ready to help prepare trainees for their next echocardiography exam—but it does show promise.
Strain imaging making a significant impact on the treatment of heart patients
Strain imaging has gained considerable momentum in recent years as an effective tool for getting more value out of heart evaluations. Ritu Thamman, MD, provided an in-depth look at the latest trends in strain echocardiography in an exclusive interview.

American Society of Echocardiography unveils new guidelines for comprehensive TTE

The American Society of Echocardiography has released new guidelines for performing a comprehensive transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) examination. The recommendations, which were endorsed by 22 other cardiology/echocardiography societies from around the world, were published in the January edition of the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography.

January 22, 2019

Prior cardiotoxicity linked to 30% increased risk of CHF during pregnancy

Women with a history of cardiotoxicity from previous cancer treatments are around 30 percent more likely to experience clinical congestive heart failure (CHF) before, during or after pregnancy, according to research published ahead of print in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

October 15, 2018

FDA-approved AI echocardiogram software bests cardiologists in reducing LVEF variability

A deep-learning software that can automatically calculate left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) with less variability than a cardiologist recently received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

June 26, 2018

New registry aims to improve quality of cardiovascular imaging

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) announced Jan. 29 its ImageGuideEcho registry is open to U.S. physicians. ImageGuideEcho is the first registry exclusively devoted to measuring quality in cardiovascular ultrasounds.

January 29, 2018

Genetic variants could be key to identifying chemo-induced cardiotoxicity

As life expectancy continues to expand for cancer patients, clinicians are increasingly dealing with oncological complications like cardiotoxicity, according to a medical team in the Netherlands—and those doctors are met with a paucity of research on the topic.

January 15, 2018

Hitachi Healthcare Americas to Introduce the “Lisendo 880” at ASE 2017, the New Premium 2D and 3D Cardiovascular Ultrasound System by Hitachi

Premium cardiac and vascular imaging rises to a new standard as Hitachi Healthcare Americas introduces the new premium 2D and 3D cardiovascular ultrasound system, the LISENDO 880, at the American Society of Echocardiography 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland on June 3rd, 2017.

June 8, 2017

Toshiba Medical’s Premium Cardiac Ultrasound Solution Helps Clinicians Improve Diagnostic Accuracy

When advanced cardiac ultrasound imaging is needed for fast and confident diagnoses, Toshiba Medical, a Canon Group company, will showcase its AplioTM i900 at this year’s American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) 2017 annual meeting in Baltimore, Md., June 2–6, 2017 (Booth #313). The Aplio i900 system is the latest addition to the premium Aplio i-series ultrasound platform, providing cardiologists and cardiovascular sonographers an ultrasound solution with excellent imaging clarity and definition.

June 2, 2017

Digisonics Showcases New Enhancements for Streamlined Cardiovascular Workflows at ASE 2017

HOUSTON (May 30, 2017) – Digisonics (Booth #421) will exhibit its latest functionality for Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS) at the American Society of Echocardiography 28th Annual Scientific Sessions in Baltimore, Md.

May 30, 2017

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Ultrasound

GE Healthcare launching new AI software for handheld ultrasound system

Interest in strain echo imaging is rising, but hurdles remain

FDA clears smaller 3D TEE transducer for imaging children, high-risk adult patients

ChatGPT struggles with echocardiography, but still shows potential to help cardiology trainees

Strain imaging making a significant impact on the treatment of heart patients

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