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SCCT: Gadolinium-based contrast agents work for TAVR planning

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The research was presented July 20 at the annual Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) meeting in Washington, DC. “ GBCA-enhanced cardiac CT is a viable alternative strategy for individuals with [aortic stenosis] who have a contraindication to ICM,” the authors wrote.

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Imaging societies' reactions mixed on finalized MPFS, HOPPS rules

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reduction in average Medicare payment rates compared with 2024, the CMS has estimated there will be a 0% change to reimbursement for radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. Interventional radiology will have a 2% decrease in reimbursement, however, according to an analysis by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

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Utility of Hybrid Angio-CT in Interventional Radiology: Case-Based Examples

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Although cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is the predominant cross-sectional imaging modality used by interventional radiologists, advancements in hybrid angiography-computed tomography (Angio-CT) technology have demonstrated a strong potential for increased utilization in the angiography suite.

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Photon-Counting CT Offers Superior Imaging in Babies with Heart Defects

Imaging Technology

senior physician and specialist in cardiothoracic radiology in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at RWTH Aachen University Hospital in Aachen, Germany. There is a substantial clinical need to improve cardiac CT of this vulnerable group.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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His research interests include 3D medical visualization, cardiac imaging, multidetector computed tomography/CT angiography development, oncologic imaging, and Wed-based education and training. He has published more than 1,000 articles, is the author or co-author of 10 textbooks, and member of editorial boards for more than 35 journals.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco Company, Appoints Marco Campione as Chief Executive Officer

Imaging Technology

Bracco Imaging S.p.A., part of the Bracco Group, is a global diagnostic imaging provider, headquartered in Milan, Italy, which develops, manufactures and markets diagnostic imaging agents and solutions.

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Advancing Precision Care: GE HealthCare Introduces an Innovative Solution to Help Expand Interventional CT Access

Imaging Technology

Interventional radiology – and specifically interventional CT – plays a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Laura Crocetti , associate professor of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, University of Pisa in Italy and deputy chairperson of the European Conference on Interventional Oncology ( ECIO )i.