Cardiac Imaging: Page 60

New algorithm can boost CTA resolution in obese patients

By Eric Barnes

A new reconstruction algorithm increases the accuracy and diagnostic performance of dual-source CT angiography (CTA) by raising the temporal resolution of images acquired at slow gantry rotation speeds, making it suitable for obese patients, a German-U.S. research project has found.

November 12, 2012

Dutch group works on producing clearer ultrasound images

By Tami Freeman, PhD

Lipid-coated gas microbubbles injected into the blood can be used as an ultrasound contrast agent for diagnosis of cancers or cardiovascular disease. However, most existing contrast-enhanced ultrasound techniques suffer from artifacts due to nonlinear wave propagation through the contrast agent.

November 7, 2012

New rules pave way for faster MR training for German cardiologists

By Frances Rylands-Monk

The prospect of more intense turf battles between cardiologists and radiologists in Germany is looming large following a change in the requirements for MRI certification at the local level. The new certificate takes only 12 months of training in a cardiology department and involves the reading of 300 MR images.

November 6, 2012

Athens meeting to focus on atherosclerosis

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging has announced that the theme for Euroecho, its annual congress scheduled for 5-8 December in Athens, will be imaging of atherosclerosis.

November 5, 2012

Acusphere seeks EU approval for cardio agent Imagify

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Contrast developer Acusphere has filed a Marketing Authorization Application in the EU for its Imagify (Perflubutane Polymer Microspheres) cardiovascular disease detection agent.

October 25, 2012

ESC unveils new data on heart disease in China

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Half of male physicians in China smoke. That's one of many statistics revealed by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), which is participating in the Great Wall International Cardiology Conference and Asia Pacific Heart Congress, being held in Beijing from 11 October to 14 October.

October 11, 2012

Telecardiology network assists emergencies in Italy

By Cynthia E. Keen

A telecardiology service for a region in southwestern Italy is directing patients needing cardiovascular emergency care faster to hospitals. It's also keeping individuals who are experiencing "false alarms" out of hospitals and contributing to better resource utilization of emergency healthcare.

October 3, 2012

ESC chooses London for 2015 meeting

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has announced that it will bring its annual congress to London in 2015.

October 2, 2012

Cardiac MRI sheds new light on silent necrosis

By Philip Ward

The prevalence of silent necrosis is around 12.3% and in most cases necrosis is of reduced extension, though systolic function tends to be worse in patients with necrosis, a major new Spanish study has found.

October 1, 2012

ESC releases new statistics on heart disease

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Heart Network have unveiled new statistics on the burden of heart disease in Europe.

September 27, 2012

Used properly, beta-blockers boost accuracy of coronary CTA

By Philip Ward

The correct use of beta-blockers for coronary CT angiography (CTA) can reduce heart rate efficiently without increased complications, and oral beta blockade may be more effective than intravenous administration, a large German study has found.

September 25, 2012

Philips supplies cardiac system to new U.K. facility

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Philips Healthcare has announced the sale of an Allura Xper FD10 x-ray system to Luton and Dunstable Hospital in the U.K. for its new 5.5 million pound Cardiac Centre.

September 13, 2012

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