Wayne, NJ, and Springfield, IL, November 30, 2025 – ASCEND Cardiovascular, a leading provider of purpose-built enterprise imaging for cardiology, and Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., a world-class provider of medical diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a unified and complete enterprise imaging solution for hospital cardiology departments [...]
The Radiologist Shortage is Real Critical medical images often sit for hours or days before a radiologist can review them. For many hospitals, this is reality. Key facts: The U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 17,000 to 42,000 radiologists by 2033. Globally, there are ~345,475 radiologists, but distribution is uneven. Low-income countries may [...]
Unique Challenges in Pediatric Cardiology In cardiology, advanced visualization tools are evolving rapidly… in the adult space. AI tools are continuing to be built and improved for adult hearts, adult focused workflows, and adult disease patterns. Pediatric cardiology, and the management of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), is a different world entirely. Children with CHD often [...]
In healthcare IT, trends often move in cycles. One concept that has come in and out of favor over the past 5 years is the “best of breed” approach. For some, the term conjures up memories of disconnected systems, costly integrations, and IT headaches. But in cardiology, where clinical depth and precision matter most, best [...]
Specialized Analytics as a Critical Enabler of the Cardiovascular Enterprise Cardiology has become one of the most data-intensive and clinically demanding specialties in healthcare today. With broad procedural diversity, high-acuity patient populations, and a need for real-time data access, cardiovascular care presents analytical demands that far exceed the capabilities of generalized enterprise systems—which often fail [...]
In a landscape where healthcare IT is evolving at lightning speed, pediatric cardiology has been left behind, forced to make do with outdated, one-size-fits-all solutions. While the adult cardiovascular space has enjoyed the luxury of high-tech workflow solutions designed specifically for its unique needs, pediatric cardiology has struggled to catch up. It’s time to call [...]
Cardiac nuclear medicine offers critical value in managing heart disease by providing precise, non-invasive imaging that helps assess blood flow, detect blockages, and evaluate heart function. These insights guide treatment decisions, monitor therapy effectiveness, and improve patient outcomes, making it an essential tool in optimizing heart disease care. In high-stakes environments like cardiac care, efficient […]
Radiology is frequently at the heart of the diagnostic process, providing essential insights that guide treatment decisions across nearly all areas of patient care. However, radiologists face significant challenges that limit their ability to deliver these insights efficiently and consistently. A major issue is the ongoing radiologist shortage, which restricts the service line’s capacity and [...]
