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April 1st 2025
Featuring enhanced low-dose image quality with motion-free images, the Revolution Vibe CT system reportedly facilitates improved diagnostic clarity for patients with conditions ranging from in-stent restenosis to atrial fibrillation.
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Five-Year Study Shows Significant Overuse of CT Angiography in the ER
April 2nd 2024Researchers noted a 67.4 percent increase in head and neck CT angiography and a 38 percent reduction in findings of acute pathology in a recent comparison of 2017 and 2021 statistics for headache and/or dizziness presentations at the emergency department of an urban academic medical center.
Could Virtual Non-Contrast Images from Photon-Counting CT Reduce Radiation Dosing with CCTA?
March 28th 2024Emerging research on coronary artery calcium scoring for the assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) suggests the use of virtual non-contrast images from photon-counting CT may lead to a nearly 20 percent reduction in radiation dosing.
FDA Clears CT-Based AI Tools for PE Detection and Stroke Severity Assessment
March 26th 2024The artificial intelligence (AI) modalities CINA-iPE and CINA-ASPECTS may facilitate improved detection of incidental pulmonary embolism and stroke evaluation, respectively, based on computed tomography (CT) scans.
FDA Clears Remote Scanning Support Platform for MRI, CT and PET/CT
March 25th 2024The multimodality system nCommand Lite reportedly facilitates real-time remote imaging guidance on scanning parameters and procedure assessments to licensed technologists for a variety of imaging modalities including CT and MRI.
FDA Clears Mobile C-Arm Device that May Accelerate Fluoroscopic and 3D CT Imaging
March 21st 2024Offering ease of mobility and self-driving capabilities, the Ciartic Move C-arm device reportedly reduces the stress and potential for error associated with manual repositioning during intraoperative imaging with computed tomography and fluoroscopy.
CT-Based Staging System for Coronary Artery Disease Gets FDA's Breakthrough Device Designation
March 6th 2024Employing quantitative computed tomography, the staging system’s insights on stenosis, ischemia and coronary atherosclerosis may facilitate individualized assessments of heart disease risk.
AMA Issues New CPT Code for AI Estimates of CCTA-Based Fractional Flow Reserve
February 26th 2024Clinicians can bill Category 1 CPT Code 75580 for adjunctive use of the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Cleerly Ischemia software for fractional flow reserve estimates based on coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) scans.
Study: Photon-Counting CT Improves Accuracy of Coronary Stenosis Assessment
February 20th 2024The use of ultrahigh spatial resolution with photon-counting CT led to lower Coronary Artery Disease Reporting and Data System (CAD-RADS) category assessments in over 54 percent of patients in comparison to the use of standard spatial resolution, according to recently published research.
Study Offers Closer Look at Patient Preference For CT Angiography Over Invasive Coronary Angiography
February 19th 2024Patients who had CT angiography procedures reported lower pain levels, better preparation and were 25 percent more willing to undergo the procedure again in comparison to patients who had invasive coronary angiography, according to newly published research.
Head CT for Acute Stroke Patients: Study Shows 22 Percent Improvement for 30-Minute Turnaround Times
January 8th 2024Modifications to the radiology workflow, including the use of a structured report template, improved adherence for 30-minute turnaround times for acute stroke head CT results from 73.2 percent to 95.6 percent, accordingly to new research.
Filters and Spectral Shaping: Pillars of Quality in Computed Tomography
January 5th 2024Given the essential role of X-ray filtration in computed tomography (CT) systems, this author discusses key principles and emerging advances with filters and spectral shaping to facilitate quality imaging and optimal radiation dosing.
What a New Chest CT Study Reveals About Pericardial Effusion and COVID-19
January 2nd 2024The presence of pericardial effusion on chest computed tomography (CT) was associated with a 56 percent higher 30-day mortality risk in men with COVID-19 but had no impact on the prognosis for women with COVID-19, according to newly published research.
