ASNC Podcast
By American Society for Nuclear Cardiology
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Podcast Description
Audio highlights from the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and Journal of Nuclear Cardiology
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Reduced Isotope Dose with Rapid SPECT MPI Imaging: Initial Experience with a CZT SPECT Camera | Drs. Lane Duvall and Milena Henzlova of Mount Sinai Medical Center evaluate the advantages and challenges of adopting a low-dose stress-only protocol using a high-speed camera. | 12/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Assessment of the Relationship Between Stenosis Severity and Distribution of Coronary Artery Stenoses on Multislice Computed To | Dr. Balaji Tamarappoo of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center discusses the relationship between luminal stenosis measured by coronary CT angiography and severity of stress-induced ischemia. | 10/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blunted Heart Rate Response as a Predictor of Cardiac Death in Patients Undergoing Vasodilator Stress Technetium-99m Sestamibi | Dr. Shishir Mathur of Hartford Hospital discusses the prognostic potential of blunted heart rate response in patients undergoing a pharmacological stress test. | 7/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Prognosis of a Normal Stress-Only Tc-99m Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Study | Drs. Lane Duvall and Milena Henzlova of Mount Sinai Medical Center discuss their study evaluating the reliability, diagnostic accuracy, and prognostic accuracy of a normal stress-only SPECT MPI study in routine clinical practice. | 6/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Diagnostic and Clinical Benefit of Combined Coronary Calcium and Perfusion Assessment in Patients Undergoing PET/CT Myocardial | Dr. Kevin Bybee of the Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine talks about his study published in the March/April issue of the JNC describing the impact of coronary artery calcium score on physician prescribing patterns. | 4/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Role of Calcium Score and CT Angiography in the Medical Management of Patients with Normal Myocardial Perfusion Imaging | Hear Dr. Gaurav Choudhary of Providence VA Medical Center and Brown University discuss his paper evaluating the use of CAC and CTA in addition to stress myocardial perfusion imaging. | 2/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ASNC Best of Sessions 2009 - The Need for Speed | Improving efficiency without compromising quality in nuclear cardiology laboratories is a difficult balance to achieve. Dr. Kenneth Nichols reviews advances in equipment, software, protocols, and reporting that are changing the way nuclear cardiology is practiced. | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ASNC Best of Sessions 2009 - Stress Testing Update for 2009 | Listen to Dr. Kanny Grewal discuss the latest developments in stress testing over the past year. New radiopharmaceuticals, protocols, and test selection techniques provide an array of options for nuclear cardiologists to consider. Hear what the experts had to say at ASNC2009 with this Best of Sessions podcast episode. | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ASNC Best of Sessions 2009 - Keynote Lecture: Measuring Quality in Cardiac Imaging | Quality is a popular term in medical discussions these days. Yet, how is quality defined? How should it be measured? Dr. Robert Bonow, keynote lecturer of ASNC2009, tackles these tough questions in an interview about evaluating quality in imaging. | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ASNC Best of Sessions 2009 - Mario Verani Memorial Lecture: Nuclear Cardiology in the Era of Multimodality Cardiac Imaging - Ca | Nuclear cardiology has become a victim of its own success. As a preferred test for detecting coronary artery disease and evaluating myocardial blood flow, nuclear cardiology has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Yet, this rise in utilization has attracted scrutiny from providers and government agencies intent on keeping medical costs down. In this podcast episode, Dr. Manuel Cerqueira recaps the highlights from the Eighth Mario Verani Memorial Lecture and discusses what's next for nuclear cardiology. | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoASNC2009 Preview | ASNC President Dr. Jennifer Mieres provides a glimpse of the sessions, research, and special events scheduled as part of ASNC2009, October 1 - 4, 2009 in Minneapolis. Don't miss this special video preview of the premier conference for cardiovascular imaging professionals! | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Supplement to Prospective Multi-Center Evaluation of Rapid Gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Podcast | In this bonus podcast episode, Dr. Gordon DePuey provides an articulate analysis of the evolution of rapid SPECT imaging. Hear his description of the challenges and breakthroughs in imaging equipment and software. | 6/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prospective Multi-Center Evaluation of Rapid Gated SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Podcast | Listen in as Dr. Gordon DePuey of St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital explains the latest research supporting the use of half-time acquisition protocols for SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging. | 6/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Diagnostic Performance of Fusion of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) and Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography | In this podcast episode, Dr. Philipp Kauffman of University Hospital Zurich reviews new research on the clinical value of fusion imaging versus side-by-side analysis or stand-alone MPI for detecting coronary artery disease. | 5/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Additive Prognostic Value of Perfusion and Functional Data Assessed by Quantitative Gated SPECT in Women | In this podcast episode, Dr. Kenneth Brown of the University of Vermont College of Medicine discusses a new study that explores outcomes in patients with abnormal stress myocardial perfusion imaging suggestive of ischemia but angiographically insignificant coronary artery disease. Often labeled as "false positives", these patients are still at risk for major cardiac events according to the study's authors. | 5/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prognostic Predictors and Outcomes in Patients with Abnormal Myocardial Perfusion Imaging and Angiographically Insignificant Co | In this podcast episode, Dr. Kenneth Brown of the University of Vermont College of Medicine discusses a new study that explores outcomes in patients with abnormal stress myocardial perfusion imaging suggestive of ischemia but angiographically insignificant coronary artery disease. Often labeled as "false positives", these patients are still at risk for major cardiac events according to the study's authors. | 10/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ASNC Best of Sessions 2008 - Keynote Address: Imaging Nonobstructive Atheroclerosis | Asymptomatic coronary disease has gained unprecedented attention in recent years with the death of Tim Russert and the hospitalization of former President Bill Clinton. Cardiologists are tasked with not only detecting vulnerable plaque but also determining the likelihood that the plaque will rupture and result in an acute coronary syndrome. In this final episode of the ASNC2008 podcast series, Dr. Jagat Narula recaps his keynote lecture and discusses how various imaging modalities can detect and help manage nonobstructive atherosclerosis. | 10/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ASNC Best of Sessions 2008 - Research Review | Experience and innovation are necessary elements of successful cardiovascular imaging, but evidence-based practice is what grounds the field and impacts overall health policy, including reimbursement. In this podcast episode, Dr. Greg Thomas provides a summary of key clinical trial data presented at ASNC2008, including results from the COURAGE and INSPIRE trials. | 10/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Radiopharmaceuticals and Pharmacologic Stress Agents | This ASNC2008 session covered the many important advances in radiopharmaceuticals and cardiovascular imaging agents. Listen as Dr. Manuel Cerqueira of the Cleveland Clinic discusses topics including A2a receptor agonists, autonomic imaging agents, perfusion tracers, and fatty acid imaging agents. | 9/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ASNC and Integrating Imaging | With the skyrocketing cost of medical procedures and the proliferation of imaging tests, the U.S. health care system is increasingly burdening the country's overall economic health. In the Seventh Mario Verani Memorial Lecture, Dr. Jeffrey Leppo discusses these trends and calls on the ASNC membership to acknowledge their contribution to this troubling situation and work with others in the medical community to choose quality over quantity when selecting imaging tests. | 9/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prospective Evaluation of the Impact of Diabetes and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy on the Relationship Between Ischemia and Tran | Dr. Aiden Abidov of William Beaumont Hospital and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center discusses the merits of this study and the controversy of TID ratio thresholds given the absence of literature on thresholds for single-day adenosine Tc-99m sestamibi protocols. Disclosures: None. | 9/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ASNC2008 Preview | ASNC2008 Program Chair Dr. Leslee Shaw talks about the new programs and esteemed lecturers scheduled for this year's Annual Scientific Session. Listen to all ASNC2008 has to offer with this comprehensive preview of the meeting, scheduled for September 10 - 14, 2008 in Boston, MA. | 8/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Different Manifestations of Coronary Artery Disease by Stress SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, Coronary Calcium Scoring and | In the continuing integration of computed tomography into nuclear cardiology practice, the controversies range from radiation dosage to the interpretation and use of CT findings at varying stages of cardiovascular disease. In the midst of ASNC's 12th Annual Scientific Session, two experts surveyed the issues, current and future. | 7/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CV Imaging: The Keynote Address Featuring Dr. Raymond Gibbons | In the keynote address, Dr. Raymond J. Gibbons outlined the developing crisis in U.S. healthcare costs. He then surveyed situations in which myocardial perfusion imaging is considered, with special attention to decreasing the frequency of inappropriate cardiovascular studies and amassing better evidence for uncertain scenarios. Presenter: Dr. Raymond J. Gibbons | 5/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Research Highlights Featuring Dr. Mylan Cohen | Late-breaking trials reported progress in half-time SPECT, in SPECT assessment of dyssynchrony, in scintigraphic assessment of heart-failure prognosis, and also some surprising findings regarding resolution of silent ischemia in diabetes. Among young investigators, the winning research related heightened female cardiovascular risk in diabetes to gender differences in myocardial metabolism. Moderator: Dr. Mylan C. Cohen Presenters: Denis Agostini, M.D.; Timothy M. Bateman, M.D.; Salvador Borges-Neto, M.D.; Gary V. Heller, M.D.; Ibrahim M. Saeed, M.D.; Frans J. Wackers, M.D. | 5/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Verani Lecture Highlights Featuring Dr. Robert Bonow | At the 12th Annual Scientific Session of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the Mario Verani Memorial Lecturer was Dr. Robert O. Bonow. In his address, "Cardiovascular Imaging: Value Added, or Added Cost?" Dr. Bonow assessed the weight of evidence linking cardiovascular imaging with patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Presenter: Dr. Robert O. Bonow | 5/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CT Controversies Featuring Dr. Gregory Thomas and Dr. Samuel | In the continuing integration of computed tomography into nuclear cardiology practice, the controversies range from radiation dosage to the interpretation and use of CT findings at varying stages of cardiovascular disease. In the midst of ASNC's 12th Annual Scientific Session, two experts surveyed the issues, current and future. | 5/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ASNC2007 Preview Featuring Dr. Brian Abbott | This introductory podcast welcomes attendees to the 12th Annual Scientific Session and provides an overview of the program. Our Program Chair, Dr. Brian Abbott, offers insights into some of the many noteworthy offerings that are sure to make ASNC2007 a valuable experience. Presenter: Dr. Brian Abbott, Program Chair | 5/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prognostic value of automated vs. visual analysis for adenosine stress myocardial perfusion SPECT in patients without prior cor | Dr. Piotr Slomka compares quantitative analysis with expert visual scoring in predicting cardiac death in patients with suspected coronary artery disease. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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The nuclear cardiology report: Problems, predictors, and improvement. A report from the ICANL database. | Dr. Peter Tilkemeier discusses his study reviewing the most common reporting errors cited during the laboratory accreditation application process and explores the impact of accreditation on quality improvement. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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Gender disparity and the appropriateness of myocardial perfusion imaging | Drs. Aarti Gupta and Peter Tilkemeier discuss their study evaluating gender disparity in imaging referrals and some methods for addressing this disparity. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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Dr. Amalia Peix of the Institute of Cardiology in La Habana, Cuba discusses her study of imaging in asymptomatic diabetic patie | Dr. Amalia Peix of the Institute of Cardiology in La Havana, Cuba discusses her study of imaging in asymptomatic diabetic patients. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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The Significance of Transient Ischemic Dilation in the Setting of Otherwise Normal SPECT Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Imag | Dr. Mark Travin of Montefiore Medical Center discusses his important study of TID in patients with normal SPECT images. | Free | View In iTunes | |
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Prevalence and Predictors of Mechanical Dyssynchrony as Defined by Phase Analysis in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction | Dr. Salvador Borges-Neto of Duke University Medical Center discusses the prevalence of SPECT-derived mechanical dyssynchrony and describes clinical variables which predict mechanical dyssynchrony in patients with LV dysfunction. | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 34 Episodes |
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