Cardiovascular Imaging | June 2020

Asking older patients one simple question when they undergo coronary artery calcium scanning can make a world of difference, according to new findings published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes.

Researchers have developed a detailed 3D map of the intracardiac nervous system (ICN), sharing their findings in iScience. It is believed to be the first map of its kind.

Royal Philips announced Wednesday, May 13, that its ultrasound imaging solutions have been cleared by the FDA for the management of cardiac and lung complications associated with COVID-19.

An AI algorithm can assess echocardiograms “more rapidly and comprehensively” than experienced cardiologists, according to a new study published in Nature.

Until recently, cardiologists’ eyes tended to glaze over at the mention of using 3D printing in their practices. Most believed the costs would be too high for routine use, that the applications and the price tag were better suited to academic applications.

In a screening population at elevated risk, experts say their algorithm could reduce the number of scans required for manual interpretation by 34%.

“The most important finding of this study is that by using expert support by telemedicine, more patients with heart failure can gain the benefit of diagnostic ultrasound,” doctors wrote in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.