April 19th 2024
While noting inconsistencies with the diagnostic yield of cardiac MRI in patients who survived sudden cardiac arrest, researchers cited unique advantages in characterizing ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) and facilitating alternate diagnoses.
Claustrophobia in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: An Analysis of Causes, Impacts and Solutions
January 18th 2024Given the frequent challenges in magnetic resonance imaging that are associated with claustrophobia, this author discusses innovations in noise reduction, radiofrequency coils and wide bore scanners, and emphasizes keys to relieving patient anxiety.
Current and Emerging Perspectives on Contrast Media in Radiology
November 1st 2023In a recent video interview series, Dushyant Sahani, M.D., discussed the critical role of contrast media in diagnostic imaging, lessons learned from the contrast media shortage, key considerations with generic agents and currently unmet needs with contrast agents.
Seven Takeaways from New Analysis of Malpractice Cases Involving Interventional Radiologists
September 27th 2023Thirty-five percent of the interventional radiology malpractice cases involved vascular procedures and 26 percent of overall malpractice cases that went to trial resulted in plaintiff judgments with the average award being over $2 million.
MRI Study: Half-Dose Gadopiclenol Offers Similar Visualization and Safety as Full-Dose Gadobutrol
July 20th 2023Newly published research suggests the use of gadopiclenol at 0.05 mmol/kg is non-inferior to gadobutrol 0.1 mmol/kg for all qualitative visualization parameters on full-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).