Cardiac Imaging

While cardiac ultrasound is the widely used imaging modality for heart assessments, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear imaging are also used and are often complimentary, each offering specific details about the heart other modalities cannot. For this reason the clinical question being asked often determines the imaging test that will be used.

transthoracic echocardiogram images from 2024 ASE guidelines

American Society of Echocardiography shares updated expert recommendations on pediatric, neonatal echo

These new guidelines provide a fresh look at topics ASE has not addressed with official society recommendations in many years. 

February 6, 2024

DOJ targets former imaging executive with new complaint over alleged kickback scheme

Back in October, a mobile cardiac imaging provider and its CEO agreed to pay $85 million to settle allegations they had participated in a kickback scheme. This latest DOJ complaint focuses on a former executive not named in that initial settlement. 

February 6, 2024
Biosense Webster, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, shared updated data on its Varipulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) system at AF Symposium 2024 in Boston.

Biosense Webster shares latest data on its pulsed field ablation system

The company, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, shared positive data from two different clinical trials at AF Symposium 2024 in Boston.

February 5, 2024
Example of a left atrial posterior wall (LAPW) pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) to better treat persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) using the Abbott electromapping system.

Targeting the left atrial posterior wall during pulsed field ablation fails to improve outcomes

Researchers explored the potential of an alternate way to perform PFA on patients with persistent AFib, presenting their findings live at AF Symposium 2024 in Boston.

February 2, 2024
FDA approved the first transcatheter tricuspid valve (TTVR) replacement device in February 2024, the EVOQUE system from Edwards Lifesciences. The Evoque is the first transcatheter tricuspid valve approved by the FDA. The Evoke the first transcatheter tricuspid cleared in the United States.

Edwards makes history, receives FDA approval for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement device

The approval, based on positive results from the TRISCEND II trial, represents a significant milestone for the treatment of severe tricuspid regurgitation. 

February 2, 2024
Medtronic's PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System

Real-world patients now being treated with Medtronic’s PFA system

Medtronic is celebrating the success of its PulseSelect pulsed field ablation product by highlighting its impact on heart patients around the world. 

February 1, 2024
Patient

CT-first strategy the most effective path forward when evaluating stable chest pain

Heart teams have several options when patients present with stable chest pain and require further testing. According to a brand new analysis of nearly 800 patients, CCTA may be the best place to start. 

February 1, 2024
Philips received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for a compact transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) ultrasound transducer. The X11-4t Mini 3D TEE transducer was designed to improve image quality when evaluating certain patient populations, including pediatric patients and adults who present with a heightened risk of complications.

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. 

January 31, 2024

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