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Open Access 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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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 [413]. 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]. …
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Metadata
Title
Competence and contributions of radiologists to cardiac CT and MR imaging across Europe
Author
Marc Dewey
Publication date
29-04-2024
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Radiology
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-024-10741-4