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The deep learning SubtleSynth software creates synthetic STIR images that are reportedly interchangeable with conventional sequences obtained from T1 and T2-weighted MRI.
Commentary: Stat attack in cardiac
September 15th 2004Two men are lost, drifting in a hot-air balloon somewhere over a canyon. Hoping to find out where they are, one leans out and yells, “Helllloooooo! Where are we?” For the next few moments, they hear the echo fading in the distance. Then silence. Fifteen minutes pass, when an echoing voice calls back, “Helllloooooo! You’re lost!!”
Cath lab procedures appear to level off, but equipment purchases may be unaffected
September 15th 2004The number of cath lab cases performed in 2002 remained level in the U.S. after increasing sharply over the previous four-year period, according to a market research survey. But the flat numbers might not mean a leveling off or drop in the purchase of cardiac imaging equipment.
Real-time MR guides cardiac interventions
August 1st 2004Cardiac MR imaging has become a mainstream clinical instrument to assess congenital heart disease. It is a cutting-edge technology that is beginning to replace fluoroscopy as the modality of choice to guide minimally invasive interventions in the heart.
Philips partners with cardiology provider
April 30th 2004Philips Medical Systems will provide state-of-the-art cardiovascular imaging equipment and software, enterprise-wide PACS, and radiology equipment, as well as patient monitoring systems, services, and other products including consumer electronics,
Cardiologists' self-referral drives up imaging costs
December 1st 2003As Medicare passes through the congressional mill, the focus often turns to radiologists and the increasing cost of medical imaging. A recent report by Blue Cross/Blue Shield stated that radiologists are driving up healthcare costs. But Philadelphia researchers on Monday concluded that it is cardiologists -- not radiologists -- who are responsible for sharp hikes in dollars spent for medical imaging.
Biosound to market AU4 and AU3 scanners
July 6th 1995Esaote Biomedica subsidiary Biosound has received 510(k) clearancefrom the Food and Drug Administration for its Advanced Ultrasonographyfamily of color-flow scanners. The product line includes AU3 foradvanced cardiovascular imaging and AU4 for general
CVIS launches IPO; sets SciMed agreement
June 17th 1992Cardiovascular Imaging Systems (CVIS) of Sunnyvale, CA, went publiclast month, raising about $10 million. The funds will help expandmarketing and development of intravascular ultrasound products,according to Richard M. Ferrari, president and CEO. CVIS
CVIS hooks a big one for intraluminal sales
March 27th 1991Cardiovascular Imaging Systems (CVIS) and Siemens Ultrasound haveentered into a joint product development/distribution relationshipin intraluminal ultrasound. Siemens showed the CVIS technologyon its SI 1200 high-end cardiology ultrasound system and SI
Former ADAC executive returns to imaging arena
February 13th 1991Richard M. Ferrari, formerly executive vice president and generalmanager of ADAC Laboratories, was hired last month as presidentand CEO of Cardiovascular Imaging Systems (CVIS) of Sunnyvale,CA. The move marks Ferrari's return to medical imaging after