64-slice CT outshines predecessors for imaging the coronary arteries
- 64-slice CTA overshadows MRA for coronary imaging.
- Earlier problems with calcification and ability to visualize distal coronary arteries have been largely solved with 64-slice imaging, but accurate characterization of distal branch narrowing remains a problem.
- Studies investigate role for multislice CT for triaging patients with acute cardiac syndrome in the emergency room as a complement to treadmill testing.
- Prevalence of incidental pathology on cardiac MSCT illustrates need for radiologist involvement in such studies.
- Steady progress continues in cardiac MR for myocarditis, pericarditis, and cardiomyopathy.
Large Study Affirms Safety of Ultrasound Enhancing Agents for Echocardiography
May 16th 2025Those receiving ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs) for transthoracic or stress echocardiography had lower odds of all-cause death in comparison to patients who did not have UEAs, according to a nationwide study involving 11.4 million patients.
BrightHeart Garners Third FDA Clearance for AI-Powered Assessments of Fetal Heart Ultrasound
May 14th 2025The latest FDA 510(k) clearance is for B-Right Views, an AI-enabled device, which provides automated detection of required views necessary for second- and third-trimester fetal heart ultrasound exams.
