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. 

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Fasting before contrast-enhanced CT exams is unnecessary, experts say

In some instances, not eating solid foods can actually make patients feel sick, leading to nausea and dehydration, researchers explained recently.

Patients with non-MR compatible cardiac devices, including pacemakers and ICDs, can safely undergo MRI exams

"We had no issues with any of the patients and no harm to the devices," one researcher reported. The analysis included more than 500 patients. 

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Brain MR imaging linked to better outcomes for patients with acute ischemic stroke

Brain MRI scans do lead to increased costs, the authors noted, but the clinical benefits are significant.

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Offering imaging exam for free ups utilization by 546%, with key gains in underserved populations

University Hospitals Health System tested the pricing change in a bid to boost outcomes in its service area. 

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Expert panel recommends coronary CTA as first choice when evaluating for stable CAD

The American College of Cardiology Summit on Technology Advances in Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography shared its assessment in a new report. 

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Stress CMR imaging a safe, valuable option when treating HFrEF patients

The study's authors said their findings suggest "an increased value of stress CMR in this population." 

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Shear wave imaging ‘extremely promising’ for assessment of myocardial stiffness in heart transplant recipients

The noninvasive technique shows potential where cardiac magnetic resonance imaging falls short.

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How to predict a CVD patient’s risk of total, colorectal and lung cancer

The analysis was presented at ESC Congress 2020 and published in JACC: CardioOncology.

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