Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD[email protected]Clinical NewsCardiac specialist gives tips on optimizing CT image qualityPatient selection, preparation, and assessment are the vital considerations to ensure image optimization in cardiac CT, according Dr. James Stirrup of London's Royal Brompton Hospital. He offered tips on optimizing CT image quality at the recent British Institute of Radiology President's Conference.June 29, 2011Clinical NewsDon't write off nuclear cardiology, urges U.K. specialistThe stunning success of cardiac CT perfusion has led some experts to question whether nuclear cardiology has a future, but it may be premature to write off nuclear cardiology. It is a robust, tried, and tested field supported by very established data, according to a U.K. specialist.June 7, 2011Clinical NewsVirtual surgery, 3D modeling add options for cardiac patientsThe modeling and mimicking of surgical procedures that compare postoperative strain patterns on stents will be immensely valuable as the market grows for transcatheter cardiac valve device implantation, said a top U.K. researcher.June 5, 2011Clinical NewsGood technique can produce results in cardiac MRIMRI provides reliable assessment of the heart and evaluation of myocardial viability and coronary artery disease. It's also fast and has reproducible results with no ionizing radiation, noted a speaker at the recent British Institute of Radiology President's Conference.May 29, 2011Clinical NewsCollaboration proves the key to success in cardiac CTAppropriate referrals, adequately trained staff, high-quality equipment, and timely, accurate reporting are essential requirements for setting up a cardiac CT service. Furthermore, effective collaboration between radiologists and cardiologists is vital to avoid turf battles.May 24, 2011Previous PagePage 9 of 9Top StoriesMRIUltrasound plus MRI helps diagnose pain from rotator cuff tendinopathyThe two modalities complement each other for this indication, according to a team of Turkish researchers.Medical, Legal, and PracticePressure grows for more rigorous financial disclosureMRIMRI, CT findings correlate for assessing epicardial fat volumeRadiology EducationESR survey put focus on radiology subspecializationWomens ImagingAlgorithms from AI mammography challenge perform well
