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29-04-2024 | Computed Tomography | Commentary
Competence and contributions of radiologists to cardiac CT and MR imaging across Europe
Author:
Marc Dewey
Published in:
European Radiology
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Excerpt
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide [
1], emphasizing the crucial role of cardiovascular imaging modalities such as cardiac computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging [
2,
3]. Radiologists play a pivotal role in the accurate interpretation of these imaging studies, thereby influencing patient management and outcomes [
4‐
13]. A large-scale analysis from the European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology (ESCR) registry addressed the status of radiologist competence in cardiac imaging across Europe and emphasized the need for standardization and collaboration to ensure optimal patient care [
14]. …