Study Offers Better Option For Diagnosing Cardiovascular Disorders

Main Category: MRI / PET / Ultrasound
Also Included In: Cardiovascular / Cardiology;  Medical Devices / Diagnostics;  Radiology / Nuclear Medicine
Article Date: 02 Feb 2009 - 2:00 PDT

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During the 12th Annual Scientific Sessions (January 29 to February 1, 2009) of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR), the world's major international society for cardiovascular imaging, a major step defining the role of magnetic resonance imaging in cardiovascular diseases will be taken.

Data from a German registry on the utilization of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in clinical practice covering nearly 10,000 patients demonstrates that this technique will generate a final diagnosis in more than 70% of the patients. In the registry, 16% of the patients came up with a different diagnosis after the scan, than what was to be expected before the test.

These numbers are even more convincing when the complexity of the patients is taken into account. Most of the patients already underwent several other diagnostic tests before the cardiovascular magnetic resonance examination. These numbers further underline the value of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in clinical cardiology practice. In addition, the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance as a first line technique, rather than late during the diagnostic workup of patients needs to be considered.

The registry will now be extended to an international level with participation of more than 50 major diagnostic centers.

Source
Prof. Dr. Eike Nagel
Chair of Clinical Cardiovascular Imaging
King's College London
Division of Imaging Sciences
The Rayne Institute, 4th Floor Lambeth Wing
St. Thomas' Hospital
London SE1 7EH

Founded in 1994, the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) is a professional association whose vision is to be the recognized representative and advocate for physicians, scientists and technologists who work in the field of cardiovascular magnetic resonance. SCMR endeavors to be the principal international, independent organization committed to the further development of cardiovascular magnetic resonance through education, quality control, research, and training.

Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

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