Imaging the loss of nerve function in the heart may better identify patients who would benefit from receiving implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICD) than current testing methods. More »
Physicians who billed for nuclear and echocardiographic stress imaging tests were more likely to prescribe such tests after coronary revascularization than those who did not bill for these services, according to a study in the November 9 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. More »
On February 8, 2011, a new cardiac pacemaker received approval from the FDA, which for the first time allows MRI procedures to be performed in patients by following specific labeling requirements. http://www.medtronic.com/mrisurescan. The “MR Conditional” Revo MRI SureScan Pacing System from... More »
Just this month, cardiovascular surgeons and diagnostic radiologists collaborated to publish an article showing that CT is much better than ultrasound at measuring the diameter of the aortic annulus — an important matter when deciding which size of valve to implant transcutaneously. This could both... More »
A Monday morning scientific session covering cardiac CT dose and noise broke down into newsworthy matched pairs: two studies examining the implication of CT radiation on public health, two investigating the impact of radiation reduction strategies on patient dose and image quality, and a third pair... More »
Radiologists can predict cardiovascular disease using incidental findings from routine diagnostic CT, according to a study appearing in Radiology. More »
Experts have long suggested that the clinical promise of 3T, with its improved signal-to-noise ratio compared with 1.5T, might eventually be expressed in cardiac imaging, one of the least approachable clinical areas of MR. More »
MRI was able to reveal changes to the heart and vessels of athletes who trained for triathlons, according to research conducted at the University of Erlangen- Nuremburg in Germany. More »
For this week's main story Emma spoke to Florent Saint-Clair, product manager of eMix at DR Systems, who explained how eMix fits in with healthcare IT trends and Eric Maki, CIO at Great Falls Clinic, Montana, about his experiences adopting the cloud computing technology.
Next, we take a look at FLOW, the latest cardiac imaging tool from Diagnosoft. Emma spoke to CEO, Firas BenAchour, and Clinical Manager, Mike Luttrell, to understand its true value.
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The drive for improved system integration and decreased turnaround time has led to a continuous analysis of procedures and a never-ending cycle of trying to get the work flow to work.
Physician Performance Goals Are Great, But Balance Is More Realistic Jennifer Frank, MD, May 15, 2012 Performance measurements for physicians are well-intentioned and get me to rethink how I practice. But in the end I won't make the goals, so I'll have to go with balance over perfection.
Designing the Perfect Business Card for Your Medical Practice C. Noel Henley, MD, May 11, 2012 Does your business card say anything substantive about the valuable work you do in your practice? Here’s how to re-design your next business card for maximum impact and engagement.
Registered Nurses an Ideal Fit for Primary Care Practices Audrey "Christie" McLaughlin, RN, May 10, 2012 Here are four good reasons to hire a registered nurse for your primary care practice …maybe even instead of a medical assistant.
The Five Biggest Medical Practice Marketing Mistakes James Doulgeris, May 10, 2012 There are best practices to marketing your practice, but often, success is more about knowing what not to do. Here are the five most common pitfalls …and how to avoid them.
Can You Practice Medicine and Manage Your Practice? Rosemarie Nelson, May 9, 2012 Whether you practice alone, or in a group, if you're trying to see patients in this pay-for-volume environment and also run the business of your practice, you may be missing out on important opportunities.
A radiologist alone in a dark room with his computer.