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Technology Tidbits From ACC 2010
There were many unique technologies showcased at the recent American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2010 Scientific Sessions, which may impact the practice of cardiology in...
Read More May 11, 2010
Breakthrough in Ultrasound Provides Quantitative Cardiac Data
Since the introduction of cardiac ultrasound, investigators have sought to quantify cardiac function in three dimensions. The recent development of a new technology called...
Read More March 11, 2010
Trends in 3D Visualization Software
As the volume of cardiovascular imaging procedures continues to grow, cardiology imaging IT is representing the fastest growth area for revenue among both the advanced...
Read More February 26, 2010
Changing the CRT Clinical Pathway with 3D Ultrasound
Echocardiography has played an integral role in the diagnosis and treatment of millions of patients with cardiac diseases. Recent advances in echocardiographic technology...
Read More November 18, 2009
Advanced Visualization Aids Cardiac Imaging
The use of advanced visualization software has become a necessity due to the vast image data sets produced by cardiac computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance...
Read More November 18, 2009
An Introduction to Advanced Visualization Systems
Since reimbursement codes for 3D/4D post-processing came into effect in 2007, advanced visualization is ready for widespread adoption in the U.S. Cardiovascular...
Read More May 19, 2009
Web Exclusive: Lowering Radiation Dose in Selected Patients Undergoing Thoracic CT
In an effort to lower the radiation doses patients receive from CT scans, Unilabs Röntgen Majorstuen in Oslo, Norway, installed dose-lowering enhancement software on a...
Read More May 4, 2009
Advances in Volumetric Image Interpretation
Volumetric data achieved from multislice CT and MR systems provide valuable insight for clinicians, especially within the cardiac arena where the number of images required...
Read More February 11, 2009
Insights Into the Advanced Visualization Market
Is an evolution of sorts happening within advanced visualization? The advanced visualization market has been primarily confined in the past to radiologists and because...
Read More January 14, 2009
SPECT vs. PET, Which is Best?
If the case went to court for whether positron emission tomography (PET) or single, photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is better suited for myocardial perfusion...
Read More September 4, 2008
3D Gives Cath Labs a New Look
Delivering vivid and insightful CT images of the coronary vessels directly into the cardiac catheterization laboratories (cath labs) has proven very effective by helping...
Read More February 5, 2008
3D Workstations Propel Clinical Utility of CTA
Since the introduction of the 64 multi-slice CT scanner, studies have examined the utility of this technology for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD), and...
Read More September 11, 2007
Physicians Train to Become CTA Experts
Training physicians, especially cardiac specialists, has taken on an increasingly critical role. With more cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and vascular surgeons...
Read More November 17, 2006
Paving the Way for CT Angiography
The practice of cardiology is going through incredible changes. With more cardiologists interpreting CT data, they are learning new and innovative ways to quickly and more...
Read More August 30, 2006