September 8th 2023
The Microvascular Imaging Super Resolution Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound application reportedly leverages micro-bubble contrast media to provide enhanced spatial resolution for imaging of malignant lesions.
Ultromics Gets HCPCS Code for AI-Powered EchoGo Heart Failure Device
July 6th 2023An artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled platform that can reportedly diagnose heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) through analysis of a single echocardiogram view, the EchoGo Heart Failure now has a HCPCS code for use of the technology in outpatient settings for Medicare beneficiaries.
Philips Set to Showcase Ultrasound Compact 5500CV at ASE Conference
June 22nd 2023The new portable ultrasound device, which is being showcased at the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) conference, offers enhanced cardiac imaging as well as shared transducer interoperability and workflows with existing EPIQ CVx and Affiniti CVx ultrasound systems.
Could Controlled Imaging Rein in Suboptimal Use of MRI, CT and Ultrasound Exams?
April 24th 2023Lamenting a lack of control over imaging requests from referring clinicians, this author suggests that a more collaborative approach between referrers and radiologists may facilitate more efficient use of imaging.
BD Launches Ultrasound Guidance Modality to Facilitate Optimal IV Access
April 11th 2023The BD Prevue™ II Peripheral Vascular Access System reportedly offers real-time needle depth markers that may reduce multiple needlestick attempts and allow easier placement of intravenous (IV) access in high-risk patients.
Study Finds AI More Effective Than Sonographer Interpretation of Cardiac Function on Echocardiograms
April 5th 2023Based on a review of 3,495 echocardiographic studies to evaluate left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), researchers found that cardiologists changed initial artificial intelligence (AI) assessment 16.8 percent of the time and initial sonographer assessment 27.2 percent of the time.
Ultrasound-Based Tool May Help Differentiate Renal Fibrosis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
March 30th 2023Smart-CKD, an ultrasound-derived, computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) tool, demonstrated an area under the curve of 81 percent and an 83 percent sensitivity rate in a validation cohort for differentiating between mild and moderate to severe fibrosis in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Pie Medical Imaging Launches AI-Powered Echocardiography Platform
January 13th 2023CAAS Qardia 2.0, an updated version of the CAAS Qardia echocardiography software platform, reportedly incorporates artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled workflows, and provides enhanced imaging and analysis of key cardiac measures.
Recognizing the Role of Enterprise Imaging in Handling and Protecting Sensitive Patient Information
October 19th 2022While facilitating interdisciplinary colloaboration is a central objective with enterprise imaging platforms, this author says implementation of these platforms must ensure optimal patient privacy in sensitive cases involving abuse, assault and domestic violence.