March 2005: Cardiac Imaging: We Got The Beat

Features

Cover Story

	Cardiac Imaging: We Got the Beat!
	by Elizabeth Morgan
	Experts share their views on multidetector CT and high-powered MRI. The debate: Which is more appropriate for cardiac imaging?

	Exploring Vascular Imaging
	by Sarah Schmelling
	Technological breakthroughs in ultrasound, CT, MR, and X-ray are producing clearer images and quicker procedures.


	Changes Unfold
	by Laura Gater
	Your questions are answered about the continuing evolution of fluoroscopy.

Departments

	To the Point
	Matters of the Heart
	by Andi Lucas


	Newswatch
	March 2005
	FDA clearances for CTI, Kodak, and PerMedics; Merge eFilm makes two acquisitions; Philips offers equipment to help in training; and more.


	Informatics Report
	Defining Success: How Do You Keep Score?
	by Michael Mack


	Step by Step
	Detractors to Advocates
	by Renee DiIulio
	Attempting to ease your referring physicians into PACS? Try these 10 tips.


	Case Study
	Hoosier Heart Helpers
	by Michael Cole, RN
	Cardiologists at an Indiana hospital see greater detail for quicker diagnosis and treatment with new cardiac flat-panel detector technology.


	Product Showcase


	Guest Editorial
	Using Imaging Appropriately: Our Critical Challenge
	by Michael J. Wolk, MD, FACC