Imaging
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Non-COVID-19 clinical trials grind to a halt during pandemic
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CT-FFR offers a noninvasive ‘one-stop shop’ for pre-TAVR assessment
The novel technology, coronary CT angiography–derived fractional flow reserve, speeds the TAVR patient’s diagnostic journey.
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Ultrasound, cardiac CT valuable in COVID-19 assessment
An expert panel of the American College of Cardiology offers evidence-based guidance for evaluating cardiac complications of COVID-19 infections...
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Internists’ use of ultrasound can reduce radiology referrals
The use of point-of-care ultrasound in internal medicine has been more controversial than in emergency medicine.
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Used together, troponin and coronary calcium improve CV risk assessment
Cardiovascular disease risk is more accurately assessed when troponin and coronary calcium are both assessed.
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How to reboot elective CV procedures after COVID-19 lockdown
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Coronary CT angiography gives superior MI risk prediction
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Chest imaging guidelines released for pediatric COVID-19
The authors wrote the consensus statement to help clinicians evaluate children with potential COVID-19, interpret chest imaging findings, and...
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ASE issues echocardiography guidance amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Imaging recommendations issued for COVID-19 patients
An expert panel organized by the Fleischner Society made recommendations on using chest radiography or CT in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
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MRI saves money, better than CT in acute stroke
ST. LOUIS – The annual savings from skipping CT in favor of MRI for patients with suspected stroke would offset the cost of round-the-clock MRI...