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.

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JACC: 3D TEE acquires excellent heart images, may enjoy widespread adoption

Although the 3D-matrix array transesophageal echocardiographic(3D-MTEE) probe allows excellent visualization of native mitral valveand other intracardiac structures, consistent optimal imaging of theaortic and tricuspid valves may require further technological advances,according to a study in the Aug. 5 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Ohio State team combines exercise stress test with cardiac MRI

An Ohio State University (OSU) Medical Center research team hasmodified an exercise stress treadmill for use within close proximity ofan MRI scanner,  enabling quicker acquisition of high-resolutioncardiac images without pharmacologically-induced stress.

First-of-its-kind CV technology graduate program launched

Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa., has launched the firstcardiovascular technology (CVT) graduate degree program in the U.S.,offering students a master’s degree in cardiovascular sciences.

FlouroPharma cardio tracer clears initial clinical hurdles

Molecular imaging radiotracer developer FluoroPharma has reportedpositive Phase I results for BFPET, a fluorine-18 labeled tracer forPET-based myocardial perfusion imaging.

FDA: Micro-bubble contrast agents pose risk of cardiopulmonary reactions

The FDA has updated its boxed warning, warnings and contraindications sections of the prescribing information for micro-bubble contrast agents to highlight the risk of serious cardiopulmonary reactions within 30 minutes following the administration of the products.

New technique could sound out heart problems automatically

Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur investigators havedeveloped an analytical method that can automatically classify a muchwider range of heart sounds than is possible by the most skilledstethoscope-wielding physician, according to research published in theinaugural issue of the International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics.

Philips Electronics officially relocates HQ to Massachusetts

Senior management from Philips Electronics North America, togetherwith Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick, announced Tuesday that Andover, Mass.,will serve as the company’s new North American headquarters, wherePhilips Healthcare currently is based.

Stereotaxis 3D system treats pulmonary atresia in German pediatric patient

The pediatric cardiology team at the Heart and Diabetes Center of NorthReinland-Westphalia in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany, has performed afirst-of-its-kind-procedure to treat pulmonary atresia in a 10-year-oldboy. The procedure was performed with Stereotaxis’ Niobe magneticnavigation system.

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