Cardiovascular Radiology: Page 67

Researchers grapple with aortic measurements in cardiac MRI

By Philip Ward

VIENNA - Cardiovascular MRI is becoming increasingly appealing in population-based research, but accurate measurement of the diameters of the aorta and pulmonary trunk remains a key difficulty that needs to be addressed, according to participants at yesterday morning's well-attended vascular refresher course.

March 1, 2012

Low-voltage technique slashes radiation dose in CCTA

By Erik L. Ridley

VIENNA - The combination of 100-kV CT tube voltage and a low-noise reconstruction filter can significantly lower radiation dose in coronary CT angiography (CCTA) while maintaining image quality, according to a study presented at the European Congress of Radiology.

February 29, 2012

High-field MRI creates new options in cardiac cases

By Philip Ward

VIENNA - Successful cardiac examinations with 3-tesla MRI do not require wizardry or exceptional powers, but they do call for solid knowledge of the potential problems and the technical aspects of the equipment, according to a presentation on Thursay at the European Congress of Radiology.

February 29, 2012

AuntMinnieEurope.com Cardiac Insider

By Eric Barnes

February 27, 2012

Whole-body CTA outpredicts Framingham for cardiac events

By Eric Barnes

An individual's total plaque burden at whole-body CT angiography (CTA) is a far more accurate predictor of cardiovascular risk than traditional risk-assessment measures, Italian researchers have discovered.

February 27, 2012

Study: Don't overlook radioisotope imaging in cardiac cases

By Philip Ward

Technetium-99m sestamibi myocardial perfusion scanning is still an excellent tool in assessing myocardial function when compared with more modern cardiac imaging modalities and should not be ignored, U.K. researchers from the Royal London Hospital have found.

February 26, 2012

Europe revises cardio guidelines to urge better adoption

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The next edition of the Joint European CVD Prevention Guidelines, scheduled to be published in May, will be simplified so that guidelines for preventing cardiovascular disease will be easier to understand and put into daily practice.

February 21, 2012

Heart failure, ischemia, tied to gray-matter loss at MRI

By Eric Barnes

Heart failure is associated with gray-matter loss at MRI and a worsening of both memory and psychomotor skills. To a lesser extent, the presence of ischemic heart disease slows recall as well, according to a new study in the European Heart Journal.

February 16, 2012

Stress dynamic myocardial perfusion CT a 'viable alternative'

By Eric Barnes

Dual-source CT can compete with MRI and SPECT in the performance of sophisticated cardiac scans that combine anatomic and functional imaging for a comprehensive assessment of patients with suspected coronary artery disease, say researchers from Spain and the U.S.

February 6, 2012

U.K. watchdog NICE approves new-generation CT scanners

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The U.K. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued positive appraisals for four new-generation cardiac CT scanners for use with patients suspected of or having coronary artery disease.

February 5, 2012

Controversial scan doesn't help smokers quit: study

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Checking for clogged arteries doesn't help inveterate smokers kick the habit if they are already in a quit-smoking program, Swiss researchers have found. Experts say carotid plaque screening has no proven benefits in people without symptoms of heart disease.

January 25, 2012

European cardiac society seeks growth in Middle East

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Society of Cardiology is producing a one-day program in conjunction with the Saudi Heart Association at its annual meeting in Riyadh on 21-24 February.

January 24, 2012

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