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Left atrial appendage thrombus is associated with a higher fractal dimension in patients with atrial fibrillation 左心房阑尾血栓与心房颤动患者较高的分形维度有关

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Clinical Imaging Pub Date : 2024-07-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110247

{"title":"Left atrial appendage thrombus is associated with a higher fractal dimension in patients with atrial fibrillation","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110247","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110247","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>To assess the anatomical complexity of the left atrial appendage (LAA) using fractal dimension (FD) based on cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA) and the association between LAA FD and LAA thrombosis.</p></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><p>Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who underwent both cardiac CTA and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) between December 2018 and December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were categorized into normal (<em>n</em> = 925), circulatory stasis (<em>n</em> = 82), and thrombus groups (<em>n</em> = 76) based on TEE results and propensity score matching (PSM) was performed for subsequent analysis. FD was calculated to quantify the morphological heterogeneity of LAA. Independent risk factors for thrombus were screened using logistic regression. The diagnostic performance of FD and CHA<sub>2</sub>DS<sub>2</sub>-VaSc score for predicting thrombus was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristics curve (AUC).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>LAA FD was higher in the thrombus group (1.61 [1.49, 1.70], <em>P</em> < 0.001) than in the circulatory stasis (1.33 [1.18, 1.47]) and normal groups (1.30 [1.18, 1.42]) both before and after PSM. LAA FD was also an independent risk factor in the thrombus (OR [odds ratio] = 570,861.15 compared to normal, 41,122.87 compared to circulatory stasis; all <em>P</em> < 0.001) and circulatory stasis group (OR = 98.87, <em>P</em> = 0.001) after PSM. The diagnostic performance of LAA FD was significantly better than the CHA<sub>2</sub>DS<sub>2</sub>-VaSc score in identifying thrombus.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Patients with high LAA FD are more likely to develop LAA thrombus, and the use of FD provides an effective method for assessing the risk of thrombosis in AF patients, thereby guiding individualized clinical treatment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50680,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141985853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Performance and clinical utility of an artificial intelligence-enabled tool for pulmonary embolism detection 人工智能肺栓塞检测工具的性能和临床实用性。

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Clinical Imaging Pub Date : 2024-07-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110245

{"title":"Performance and clinical utility of an artificial intelligence-enabled tool for pulmonary embolism detection","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110245","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110245","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>Diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE) is still challenging due to other conditions that can mimic its appearance, leading to incomplete or delayed management and several inter-observer variabilities. This study evaluated the performance and clinical utility of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based application designed to assist clinicians in the detection of PE on CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA).</p></div><div><h3>Patients and methods</h3><p>CTPAs from 230 US cities acquired on 57 scanner models from 6 different vendors were retrospectively collected. Three US board certified expert radiologists defined the ground truth by majority agreement. The same cases were analyzed by CINA-PE, an AI-driven algorithm capable of detecting and highlighting suspected PE locations. The algorithm's performance at a per-case and per-finding level was evaluated. Furthermore, cases with PE not mentioned in the clinical report but correctly detected by the algorithm were analyzed.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 1204 CTPAs (mean age 62.1 years ± 16.6[SD], 44.4 % female, 14.9 % positive) were included in the study. Per-case sensitivity and specificity were 93.9 % (95%CI: 89.3 %–96.9 %) and 94.8 % (95%CI: 93.3 %–96.1 %), respectively. Per-finding positive predictive value was 89.5 % (95%CI: 86.7 %–91.9 %). Among the 196 positive cases, 29 (15.6 %) were not mentioned in the clinical report. The algorithm detected 22/29 (76 %) of these cases, leading to a reduction in the miss rate from 15.6 % to 3.8 % (7/186).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The AI-based application may improve diagnostic accuracy in detecting PE and enhance patient outcomes through timely intervention. Integrating AI tools in clinical workflows can reduce missed or delayed diagnoses, and positively impact healthcare delivery and patient care.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50680,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S089970712400175X/pdfft?md5=6f32751893e16d83572151d1ac3ccb66&pid=1-s2.0-S089970712400175X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141879803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluating acute nipple inversion, imaging findings and outcomes 评估急性乳头内陷、影像学发现和结果。

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Clinical Imaging Pub Date : 2024-07-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110242

{"title":"Evaluating acute nipple inversion, imaging findings and outcomes","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110242","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110242","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>Acute nipple inversion can be unsettling for patients and is sometimes associated with an underlying breast malignancy. It also poses a diagnostic challenge with lack of consensus management guidelines. This study reviewed institutional experience with new nipple inversion, including malignant association, imaging utilization, and outcomes, in an effort to improve management.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A multisite institutional retrospective review was conducted of all breast imaging reports from 1/2010 to 6/2022 mentioning nipple inversion as an indication or finding. Patients with new nipple inversion, defined as arising since the time of last breast imaging exam or if reported as new by the patient/provider, were included for analysis. Retroareolar imaging findings, BI-RADS assessments/recommendations, pathology obtained from percutaneous or excisional biopsies, and follow-up imaging and clinical exams were collated. Cases of chronic or stable nipple inversion were excluded. Descriptive statistics were performed.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 414 patients had new nipple inversion, 387/414 (93.5 %) with benign or negative results at initial imaging and 27/414 (6.5 %) with malignant lesions. Diagnostic mammography/ultrasound detected 25/27 (92.6 %) cancers (sensitivity 92.6 %, specificity 75.5 %, PPV 20.8 %, NPV 99.3 %). Of 62 breast MRI exams performed in patients with negative mammogram/ultrasound, no cancers were detected in the retroareolar space with 2 incidental malignant lesions discovered distant from the nipple.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Diagnostic mammography/ultrasound is reliable in workups of acute nipple inversion, with a high sensitivity and NPV for excluding malignancy. Breast MRI and surgical referral should be reserved for patients with suspicious associated symptoms or clinical findings.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50680,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evolving trends in CT colonography: A 10-year analysis of use and associated factors CT 结肠造影术的发展趋势：对使用情况和相关因素的 10 年分析

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Clinical Imaging Pub Date : 2024-07-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110241

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Websites, mobile apps, and social media: Premier online educational tools for radiology 网站、移动应用程序和社交媒体：放射学的首要在线教育工具

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Clinical Imaging Pub Date : 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110239

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Impact of a department-sponsored portable breast pump initiative at a single institution 由部门赞助的便携式吸乳器倡议对一家机构的影响

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Clinical Imaging Pub Date : 2024-07-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110240

{"title":"Impact of a department-sponsored portable breast pump initiative at a single institution","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110240","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110240","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Rationale and objectives</h3><p>Many barriers to breastfeeding upon return to the workplace are reported by female radiologists, which have implications on maternal/infant health and physician burnout. The Department of Radiology at our institution piloted an initiative to provide a free portable breast pump to address these barriers.</p></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><p>An anonymous voluntary 32-question survey assessing the impact of the portable pump on postpartum work-life integration was sent to all female radiologists and radiologists-in-training in the department from May 2023 to July 2023.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A total of 59 surveys were completed (65 % response rate). Overall, respondents reported a positive or very positive impact of the pump on transitioning back to work (median 4.5/5 on a 5-point Likert scale), on their decision to continue breastfeeding when returning to work (median 4/5), and duration of breastfeeding (median 4/5). Use of the pump was reported as favorable, with utilization of the pump while simultaneously engaging in clinical work (median 4.5/5) obviating necessity of dedicated lactation rooms, and positive impact on daily productivity (median score of 4/5). Nearly all (94 %, 16/17) users of the portable pump had their lactational needs addressed while returning to work, compared to 54 % (6/13) of those returning from leave prior to the pump initiative (<em>p</em> = 0.003). Compared to those utilizing traditional lactational resources, those who utilized the portable pump were significantly less likely to miss educational opportunities (0 % vs 44 %, <em>p</em> = 0.03), or academic engagements due to lactational practices at work (0 % v 44 %, <em>p</em> = 0.01).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>A department-sponsored portable breast pump initiative proved to be an effective resource to support physician breastfeeding and work-life integration.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50680,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141773812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Editor's note: Gratitude 编者按：感谢

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Clinical Imaging Pub Date : 2024-07-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110234

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Polyenergetic reconstruction mitigates streak artifacts by dual source imaging in chest photon counting detector computed tomography 胸腔光子计数探测器计算机断层扫描双源成像中的多能重建减轻了条纹伪影。

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Clinical Imaging Pub Date : 2024-07-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110235

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CT guided versus non-image guided bone marrow aspiration and biopsy: Comparison of indications, specimen quality and cost CT 引导与非图像引导骨髓抽吸和活检：适应症、标本质量和成本比较

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Clinical Imaging Pub Date : 2024-07-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110236

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Proportion of industry payment value by category in radiology relative to other specialties 与其他专科相比，放射科按类别划分的行业支付价值比例

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Clinical Imaging Pub Date : 2024-07-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110237

{"title":"Proportion of industry payment value by category in radiology relative to other specialties","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110237","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clinimag.2024.110237","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Industry payments to physicians are common, but it is unknown how the payments in different categories to radiologists compare to other specialties.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The aim of this study is to assess the proportion of industry payments to physicians in radiology in certain categories relative to other specialties.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The Open Payments Database was analyzed from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2021 for industry payments to all allopathic & osteopathic physicians, and classified into distinct clinical specialties. Payments to physicians in three categories were calculated in relation to total payments in each specialty during the study period: consulting fees, research, and royalties/ownership (royalty, license, or current or prospective ownership or investment).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The total value of industry payments to physicians across all specialties was just under $13 billion over the six-year period from 2017 to 2022. During this period, 51.4 million total payments were made to 791,746 physicians. US physicians in radiology received 452,027 payments for a total value of $357 million (2.8 % of total value). For radiologists, 32.8 % of industry payment value was attributed to royalties/ownership and 9.9 % to research, collectively adding up to 42.7 % of all industry payment. The only specialties with higher payments in these two categories considered reflective of innovation payments were the surgical specialties with higher royalty payments.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The proportion of industry payments in radiology in categories reflecting innovation (royalty/ownership and research fees) is high and second only to surgical specialties.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50680,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Imaging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141850466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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