Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

The mitral valve seen on 3D cardiac ultrasound offers a noninvasive surgeon's view of the valve for better diagnostics and pre-planning of structural heart procedures. Example from the GE Vivid E95 FlexiLight photo-realistic 3D/4D lighting system.

Q&A: William Zoghbi breaks down the future of echocardiography

In a new interview, former ACC and ASE President William A. Zoghbi, MD, reviews some of the biggest trends in cardiac ultrasound.

February 24, 2022

Automated CT scoring system accurately predicts prognosis in stroke patients

The study used non-contrast CT and CT perfusion imaging to analyze agreement between an automated reader and human radiologists with differing experience levels.

February 18, 2022
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TEE improves 30-day outcomes for patients undergoing cardiac valve or proximal aortic surgery

Intraoperative TEE, researchers wrote, can provide value during any open cardiac valve or proximal aortic surgery.

February 10, 2022
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Stroke thrombectomy outcomes similar between radiologists, fellowship-trained neurointerventionalists

Increased volume has led to stress among endovascular stroke physicians, with some hospitals relying on interventional rads to relieve the strain. 

February 10, 2022
IVUS guidance during DES implantation boosts long-term outcomes in new study

IVUS guidance during DES implantation boosts long-term outcomes

Researchers focused on data from two previous trials to track the impact of IVUS guidance on mortality rates and other key outcomes after three years. 

February 8, 2022

Family of professional baseball player files wrongful death lawsuit, says ECG results were mishandled

According to the lawsuit, the 23-year-old athlete showed clear signs of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome just months before his death. 

February 7, 2022

12-lead ECG solution helps patients participate in clinical trials from the comfort of home

The device securely transmits patient data, limiting the need for on-site visits and increasing the likelihood that a trial will reach its conclusion

January 26, 2022
Electrocardiograms analyzed by AI can offer information about mortality risk.

Personal ECG solution approved by NICE for detecting signs of AFib

The solution was designed to provide high-quality ECG readings without patients needing to leave the comfort of home. 

January 10, 2022

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Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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."

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