Researchers with the University of Virginia recently aimed to answer this question, sharing their findings in the Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine.
Andrew Trout, MD, will take on the title after previously serving as associate chief of faculty development and director of clinical research in radiology.
The physician-owned, Raleigh-based practice said this coincides with its new “We See the Difference” campaign, aimed at educating women about screening.
PET has already gained significant momentum in recent years. Now, researchers are pointing to another possible use for the popular imaging modality: assessing carotid artery atherosclerosis.
Last month, the Department of Commerce launched an investigation into the importing of such items, seeking to determine the impact on national security.
Smaller health systems are increasingly moving into this realm. Tim Kearns, director of marketing and healthcare IT, Konica Minolta Imaging USA, explains the implications.
PET has already gained significant momentum in recent years. Now, researchers are pointing to another possible use for the popular imaging modality: assessing carotid artery atherosclerosis.
"PET has changed the practice of nuclear medicine in general and I think it is going to revitalize the practice of cardiology," Marcelo Di Carli, MD, told Cardiovascular Business. He noted that more practices seem interested in implementing PET than ever before.
“Multimodality imaging in cardio-oncology is something many of us in the field are truly excited about," Daniel Addison, MD, told Cardiovascular Business. He noted that modalities other than echocardiography are starting to play a much larger role in the treatment of these patients.
