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ESC Congress 2022 Barcelona
2022 26 Aug
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Use of imaging to guide heart attack treatment
2019 23 May
According to an expert consensus paper published in the European Heart Journal, imaging provides a more precise diagnosis of a heart attack that can be used to individualise treatment. Currently, heart attacks are diagnosed and treated using coronary angiography. While invasive imaging can provide more detail of the arteries, its use is still... Read more
Cardiologists and radiologists need to work together – IDoR 2018
2018 09 Nov
This year, the theme for the International Day of Radiology was cardiology. Special focus was given on the need for increased coordination between radiologists and cardiologists. Cardiac imaging is a rapidly growing sub-specialty of diagnostic radiology. Cardiac radiologists perform imaging examinations using computed tomography (CT) and... Read more
Growing use of hybrid imaging in ischaemic heart disease
2018 02 May
Recent advances in noninvasive cardiac imaging technologies have altered the diagnostic approach to patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Improvements in hardware and software as well as the introduction of new hybrid scanners have allowed the performance of hybrid imaging in ischaemic heart disease, which is now widely adopted and also implemented... Read more
Faster, Cheaper Cardiac Imaging Test for Developing Countries
2017 30 May
Results of the INCA-Peru study reveal the development of a faster and cheaper cardiac-imaging test that can be used in developing countries. Findings were presented at EuroCMR 2017. The new cardiac-imaging test is believed to be three times faster and costs less than one-fifth. The test also changed clinical management in nearly 33% of patients.... Read more
CardioEgypt 2016
2016 22 Feb
The Cardiology Department of the Military Medical Academy together with the Egyptian Society of Cardiology have the honor to invite you to CardioEgypt2016, the largest most comprehensive Annual Cardiovascular Congress in Egypt, the Middle East and Africa that will be held at Fairmont Heliopolis hotel during the period from 22nd – 25th February 2016.... Read more