Cardiologist self-referral of MPI remains a concern
Overall usage of standard myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) exams has declined,...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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CCTA usage rate rises sharply, but still eclipsed by MPI
ASNC releases guidance on MPI in women (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - August 6, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
3D bioprinting of collagen to rebuild components of the human heart
We present a method to 3D-bioprint collagen using freeform reversible embedding of suspended hydrogels (FRESH) to engineer components of the human heart at various scales, from capillaries to the full organ. Control of pH-driven gelation provides 20-micrometer filament resolution, a porous microstructure that enables rapid cellular infiltration and microvascularization, and mechanical strength for fabrication and perfusion of multiscale vasculature and tri-leaflet valves. We found that FRESH 3D-bioprinted hearts accurately reproduce patient-specific anatomical structure as determined by micro–computed tomography. Car...
Source: ScienceNOW - July 31, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Lee, A., Hudson, A. R., Shiwarski, D. J., Tashman, J. W., Hinton, T. J., Yerneni, S., Bliley, J. M., Campbell, P. G., Feinberg, A. W. Tags: Engineering, Medicine, Diseases reports Source Type: news
Effects of mean arterial pressure on arousal in sedated ventilated patients with septic shock: a SEPSISPAM post hoc exploratory study
It is unknown whether the recommended mean arterial pressure (MAP) target of 65 mmHg during initial resuscitation of septic shock is sufficient to maintain cerebral perfusion. Thus, we tested the hypothesis that a higher MAP target in patients with septic shock may improve level of arousal. In patients with septic shock who were mechanically ventilated and sedated, resuscitation with MAP target between 80 and 85 mmHg was associated with higher arousal level as compared to a MAP target between 65 and 70 mmHg. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Importance of diastolic arterial pressure in septic shock: PRO
Along with heart rate, the arterial blood pressure is the most commonly used variable to assess the cardiovascular status in the general population. Physicians caring patients with chronic hypertension are well aware of the necessity to target a very tight safe range of diastolic arterial pressure (DAP), when using anti-hypertensive drugs. We believe that the DAP as a marker of arterial tone and as the upstream pressure for the left ventricular perfusion, is as an important variable to be considered in patients with septic shock. Since the DAP is easily obtained in such patients using an arterial catheter, it would be regr...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sepsis: Noninvasive Assessment
Early recognition and treatment of patients with sepsis remains essential to improving outcomes. Interventions focus on identifying and treating the source of the infection and supporting the patient ' s tissue perfusion through fluid resuscitation. Both invasive and noninvasive assessments can be used to evaluate tissue perfusion and often less invasive techniques are often overlooked. Incorporating noninvasive assessment techniques can assist the perianesthesia nurse in gathering data to evaluate the patient ' s response to treatment. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA Approves Gadobutrol (Gadavist) Contrast Agent for Cardiac MR FDA Approves Gadobutrol (Gadavist) Contrast Agent for Cardiac MR
The new MR indication for Bayer ' s gadolinium-based agent, its fourth from the FDA, includes resting and stress myocardial perfusion in adults with known or suspected coronary artery disease.FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - July 15, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Alert Source Type: news
FDA Approves Gadavist (gadobutrol) Contrast Agent for Use in Cardiac MR in Adult Patients with Known or Suspected Coronary Artery Disease
WHIPPANY, N.J., July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Gadavist (gadobutrol) injection for use in cardiac magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to assess myocardial perfusion (stress,... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - July 15, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
CT perfusion shows promising utility in cancer treatment
The CT perfusion scans of patients with pancreatic cancer revealed that those...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
CT matches MRI for late-window stroke evaluation
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Perfusion imaging expands window for stroke treatment
CTA plus stress tests help predict heart attacks
ISCT: Is CT perfusion dead beyond the head? (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 11, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Cardiac MRI plan hikes myocarditis detection rate
Swiss and German researchers have devised an effective diagnostic cardiac MRI...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
Is perfusion MRI best to rule on revascularization?
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Cardiac MRI flags signs of early heart disease in women
Underutilized cardiac MRI stress test predicts mortality (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 9, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Japan approves iSchemaView ’ s Rapid stroke imaging device
iSchemaView today announced that it received registration approval in Japan for its Rapid imaging platform.
The company received registration approval through the Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law and through a third party review by the Japanese Assn. for the Advancement of Medical Equipment for the Rapid imaging platform.
Rapid is designed to give physicians a fast, fully automated and easy-to-interpret imaging system that can help doctors make clinical decisions about stroke.
“Stroke remains the fourth most common cause of death in Japan, and as the population ages, stroke is likely to become an increasing health...
Source: Mass Device - July 8, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Danielle Kirsh Tags: Cardiovascular Hospital Care Imaging ischemaview Source Type: news
Myocardial Perfusion PET Predicts Cardiac Death in Diabetes
FRIDAY, June 28, 2019 -- Myocardial perfusion positron emission tomography (PET) imaging can improve risk prediction of cardiac death for patients with diabetes, according to a study published online June 27 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 28, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
PET MPI identifies heart attack risk in diabetics
Irregular results on a PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) stress test imply...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
Cardiac hybrid imaging predicts adverse cardiac events
SNMMI, ASNC offer guidelines for myocardial perfusion imaging with PET
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Regadenoson with Rb-82 PET MPI helps detect obstructive CAD
PET MPI with flurpiridaz F-18 tops SPECT MPI (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - June 27, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Is perfusion MRI best to rule on revascularization?
Myocardial perfusion cardiovascular MRI cannot top angiography and fractional...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
MRI aids in assessing cocaine-related heart damage
AI model could enable gadolinium-free cardiac MRI
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Metastasis or incidental finding? Cardiac MRI gives answers
Cardiac MRI beats SPECT for predicting heart events (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - June 21, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
CV MRI Noninferior to Invasive Angiography & #43; FFR in Stable CAD
WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2019 -- Myocardial-perfusion cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is noninferior to invasive angiography and fractional flow reserve (FFR) for guiding coronary revascularization in patients with stable angina and risk... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 19, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
What is the Morbidity Rate for Smoke Inhalation?
Discussion
A recent systematic review of house fires in high-income countries found that the risk factors for unintentional house fire incidents included: more children under 5 years of age, more people in the home, more males in the home, adults who are not working, low-income, household smokers, non-privately owned housing, poor condition housing. Other risk factors are not having smoke detectors, but more importantly not having a working smoke detector.
Risk factors for injuries or fatalities is similar to the the risk factors for incidents but also includes people who are vulnerable such as a disabled resident, someon...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 17, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
