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First JNC Compendium Focuses on Potentially Transformative Impact of F-18 Flurpiridaz

The Journal of Nuclear Cardiology just published the inaugural JNC Compendium, a collection of carefully curated articles that will serve as an indispensable resource for clinicians and researchers. “The Editorial…

ASNC, ACC Hosting Joint Session on Transforming Care with Nuclear Cardiology Innovations

Also in Chicago: Show-a-Case, Ask the Experts, More At ACC.25, ASNC and the American College of Cardiology will jointly host “Transforming Care with Innovations in Nuclear Cardiology 2025 — A…

ASNC Hosting Cardiac PET ‘Ask the Experts’ Sessions and More at ACC.25

Are you attending ACC.25 in Chicago, March 29-31? Be sure to schedule time to visit ASNC’s Booth #19038, your one-stop-shop for world-leading nuclear cardiology education. ASNC’s booth is your headquarters…

99mTc-Pyrophosphate Shortage Continues

In late 2024, ASNC reported on difficulties with the 99mTc-pyrophosphate supply that were caused by a raw material shortage. Tc-99m pyrophosphate remains on the Food and Drug Administration’s Drug Shortage…

ASNC President: Harness the ‘Power of Nuclear Cardiology’ to Improve Women’s Heart Health

President’s Message Highlights New Opportunities in Diagnosis and Management The February issue of the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology includes a President’s Message reflecting on the issue of women’s heart health.…

ASNC Backs Legislation Halting Physician Pay Cut

Bill Includes Payment Increase to Offset Rising Practice Costs Facing a deadline of March 14, federal lawmakers have restarted negotiations on a new government funding bill. Last week, ASNC endorsed…

ASNC to CMS: Strengthen Coverage, Utilization Management Rules for Medicare Advantage Plans

In a letter submitted last week, ASNC asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to finalize several proposals that would make it harder for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans…

CMS Announces Flexibilities for Providers, Hospitals Affected by California Wildfires

The federal government has determined that the wildfires in southern California have resulted in a public health emergency. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) subsequently announced that it…

ASNC Publishes PET Myocardial Blood Flow Practice Points and Case Compendium

Step-by-Step Guide to Performing, Interpreting, Reporting Myocardial Blood Flow Measurements Acquired with PET Myocardial Perfusion Imaging ASNC has published PET Myocardial Blood Flow Practice Points, a practical resource that explains,…

A Conversation with ASNC’s New President, Dr. Panithaya Chareonthaitawee

Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD, became president of ASNC on Jan. 1, 2025. We recently talked with Dr. Chareonthaitawee about her vision for the year ahead, her thoughts on AI and other…