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Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of Somatom Pro.Pulse Dual-Source CT Scanner

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The scanner combines the power and speed of dual-source CT technology—two X-ray tubes and two detectors—with embedded artificial intelligence and user assistance features to deliver workflow efficiencies. The optional FAST ( Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies ) 3D camera automatically performs precise, consistent patient positioning.

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HeartFlow Achieves Landmark Milestone of 250,000 Patients Assessed for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) with FFRCT Analysis

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With more than 500 peer-reviewed publications, the HeartFlow FFR CT Analysis remains unparalleled in precision coronary care, as supported by the ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines, to improve treatment plans and outcomes. 2021 ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines. For more information: www.heartflow.com References 1.

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Robust Diagnostic Accuracy and Prognostic Utility in Analyses from Large Scale Clinical Trials

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milla1cf Thu, 03/28/2024 - 07:00 March 28, 2024 — Cleerly , the company on a mission to create a new standard of care to aid in the diagnosis of heart disease, shared findings from a study published online in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging on March 13, 2024. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2024.01.007.

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Drugless and radiographer led: the start of a new era for CT coronary angiography

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Objective Since inception CT coronary angiography (CTCA) has required facilitating beta blockers (BB). However, CT technology has improved rapidly as has radiographer and reporter expertise. Using these factors, we instituted a radiographer led cardiac CT service (RLCCTS), without routine BB, which we studied for quality control (QC).

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Utility of exercise ECG testing in clinical practice: back to the future?

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Assessment of patients presenting for the first time with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) remains cumbersome with multiple diagnostic options. 1 2 The steady thump of patients’ feet on the treadmill has instead been replaced by scanner-based technologies.

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CMS Updates Medicare Coverage for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis

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Members of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) Health Policy & Practice Committee (HPPC) presented as subject matter experts during a May 2023 MAC-led Multijurisdictional Meeting on CAC Non-Invasive Technology for Coronary Artery Plaque Analysis and later provided comments on the draft LCDs that helped shape the final policies.

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VahatiCor, Inc. Announces Treatment of First Patient with the A-FLUX Reducer System Innovation for Patients Suffering from Angina Due to Persistent Ischemic Heart Disease

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a med tech company dedicated to helping patients with persistent ischemic heart disease, has announced the treatment of the first patient with the A-FLUX Reducer System, a treatment for patients with angina or chest pain. T45 Labs is a specialized medical technology innovation company located in Santa Clara, Silicon Valley, CA.

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