Awareness of strengths and weaknesses of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging: results from a questionnaire survey.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Extensive research has established cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) as a powerful tool for diagnosing and monitoring various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, CMR has yet to reach its full potential in routine clinical care, which is mainly due to reimbursement issues. Among other factors, overcoming this gap requires adequate awareness among healthcare professionals and potential patients, the extent of which is currently unknown. Therefore, we conducted a survey to assess awareness and identify knowledge gaps regarding the clinical role and socio-economic factors associated with CMR.

Methods and results

One hundred forty-four subjects not involved in direct patient care were enrolled at a German health conference and completed a 24-item survey, including

SUBMITTER: Zieschang V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11472751 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature