Latest News for HOSP
CTPA may not rule out VTE in high-risk patients
Does a negative computed tomography pulmonary angiography rule out venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
Appropriate use criteria for imaging in nonvalvular heart disease released
The document systematically reviews scenarios intended to reflect real-life situations.
Blood test may obviate need for head CTs in brain trauma evaluation
SAN DIEGO – A biomarker blood test to evaluate patients for suspected TBI was associated with a high negative predictive value in a large trial....
Coronary CT angiography radiation dose fell 78% from 2007-2017
MUNICH – A 2017 survey of coronary CT angiography radiation doses for 4,502 patients at 61 worldwide sites...
New MI definition aims to better distinguish infarction from injury
MUNICH – By endorsing high sensitivity cardiac troponin and cardiac MR as diagnostic cornerstones, the new MI definition stands to change U.S....
ED key to reducing pediatric asthma x-rays
ATLANTA – It takes more than a guideline to change behavior.
High users of CT pulmonary angiograms have lower diagnostic yields
What physician characteristics are associated with CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) diagnostic yield?
Safety of MRI in patients with implantable cardiac devices
Is MRI safe for patients who have implanted ICD or pacemakers that have not been deemed to be “MRI conditional” by the Food and Drug...
Providers’ prior imaging patterns and ownership of equipment are strong predictors of low-value imaging
Is there evidence that ownership of imaging equipment, prior ordering history, and ordering behavior in other clinical scenarios are associated...
Developing machines that detect disease
Several companies around the world are working on improving the noninvasive technology.