Imaging

Original Research

A Prospective Multisite Observational Study Incorporating Bacterial Fluorescence Information Into the UPPER/LOWER Wound Infection Checklists

11/04/2020

Rosemary Hill

Kevin Woo

This study evaluated the utility of incorporating real-time bacterial fluorescence imaging into the UPPER/LOWER checklists to enhance identification of infection in wounds.

This study evaluated the utility...

11/04/2020

Wounds

Evidence Corner

Wound Phototherapy

09/02/2020

Laura L. Bolton

In this installment of Evidence Corner, a systematic review of LED effects on dermatologic conditions and wounds and a second on LLLT effects on diabetic foot ulcers add clarity to LLLT effects on some aspects of wound management.

In this installment of Evidence...

09/02/2020

Wounds

Growing Structural Heart Procedures at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

11/05/2019

Cath Lab Digest talks with Colin M. Barker, MD, FACC, FSCAI,
Associate Professor and Director of Interventional Cardiology,
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

Cath Lab Digest talks with Colin M. B...

With visibly enhanced targets via image fusion, we have a higher success rate in our procedures as well as shorter procedural times.

With visibly enhanced targets...

11/05/2019

Cath Lab Digest

Case Series

Shedding Light on Defining Perioperative Stent Thrombosis: A Case for Optical Coherence Tomography as a Risk-Refining Tool

11/05/2019

Adil S. Wani, MD, Louie N. Kostopoulos, MD, FACC

Aurora Cardiovascular Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Centers, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Adil S. Wani, MD, Louie N. Kostopoulo...

Our first case highlights the limitations of commonly utilized risk predictors for perioperative stent thrombosis, while our second case features the potential utility of optical coherence tomography (OCT) as a risk-sharpening tool to predict...

Our first case highlights the...

11/05/2019

Cath Lab Digest

The Next Innovation in PCI Is Not a Stent: The Value of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

10/06/2019

Manuel M. Reyes, MD, Houston Cardiovascular Associates, Houston, Texas; Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas

Manuel M. Reyes, MD, Houston Cardiova...

By providing the highest resolution (10-20 μm) images, optical coherence tomography (OCT) now promises to change the nature of how patients are treated.

By providing the highest...

10/06/2019

Cath Lab Digest

Imaging for Left Atrial Appendage Closure Procedures

09/05/2019

Cath Lab Digest talks with Robert F. Burke, MD, FASE, FSCAI, Director of Noninvasive Cardiodiagnostics and Structural Heart Imaging, and David G. Rizik, MD, FACC, MSCAI, Chief Scientific Officer, Director of Structural and Coronary Interventions, HonorHealth Medical Center, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Cath Lab Digest talks with Robert F. ...

The fusion overlay is done in real time. It does facilitate a certain degree of comfort for the interventionalist to be able to see what is going on not only on fluoroscopy, but on echo.

The fusion overlay is done in...

09/05/2019

Cath Lab Digest

Robotic-Supported Imaging With CT/Echo Fusion Overlay for Structural Heart Disease Treatment

07/08/2019

Cath Lab Digest talks with Michael S. Kim, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Medical Director, Structural Heart and Valve Disease Program, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Institute of North Colorado, Banner Health, Greeley, Colorado.

Cath Lab Digest talks with Michael S....

As we now consider treating a younger patient population, minimization of radiation exposure is of higher importance and greater focus. The first step is to minimize radiation and contrast use during the procedures themselves, thereby making...

As we now consider treating a...

07/08/2019

Cath Lab Digest

Clinical Research Poster

Routine Assessment of Chronic Wounds with a New Handheld Imaging Device Can Efficiently Incorporate Wound Size and Bacteria Fluorescence Information at the Point-of-care: A 50-patient Clinical Trial

04/22/2019

Introduction. Real-time knowledge of wound size and bacterial status during routine wound assessment could facilitate more rapid treatment decision making. Objective. A handheld imaging device with wound measurement and bacterial...

Introduction. Real-time...

04/22/2019

Wounds

Clinical Research Poster

Development of a Non-Invasive Imaging Device for Prediction of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing Potential

04/22/2019

Background. Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) incidence in the diabetic population has been reported between 15% to 25% and leads to increased morbidity and mortality, higher risk of amputation, and millions of dollars in health care cost annually....

Background. Diabetic foot ulcer...

04/22/2019

Wounds

Feature

A Closer Look At Imaging Options For Complicated Heel Pain

10/24/2018

Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS

Radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scans are among the imaging tools clinicians can utilize to discern different types of heel pain. This author explores which imaging tool can provide the...

Radiographs, magnetic resonance...

10/24/2018

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