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GE Healthcare Launches New Cardiac PET tracer

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In 2024, the FDA approved Flyrcado for patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), delivering higher diagnostic efficacy compared to single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) i myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), the predominant procedure used in nuclear cardiology today. 2023 Oct, 82 (16) 15981610.

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Revolution Vibe CT System Now Available from GE Healthcare

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v As cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to rise globally, vi the need for advanced diagnostic technologies like cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) becomes increasingly critical. CCTA offers a non-invasive, cost-effective, and highly sensitive method for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD), making it a valuable tool for clinicians.

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HeartFlow Announces New Reimbursement Code and Increased Payment for FFRCT

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The new code, designated by The American Medical Association ( AMA ), supports FFRCT as the standard of care in assessing patients with suspected coronary artery disease ( CAD ). In the hospital setting, CMS increased payment for the FFRCT service by ~7% for 2024.

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CMS Updates Medicare Coverage for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis

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15 , 2024 — Four of the seven Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have released final local coverage determinations (LCD) for AI-Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA). tim.hodson Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:36 Oct. The four contractors for the U.S. The LCDs have a future effective date of Nov.

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The Evolving Computed Tomography Market

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Computed Tomography (CT) continues to be a rapidly evolving technology with many new advancements, as displayed and discussed at the Radiological Society of North America109th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting (RSNA23). As a whole, the computed tomography market size in the US in 2024 is estimated to be $2.38