Access to advanced 3D images of the heart are providing a roadmap for interventionalists and improving care of patients with challenging anatomy. Learn more about these new technologies and also where 3D echo fits in after its own rapid adoption.
Change comes on a couple different fronts. On the one hand, there are incredible advances in technology and increased understanding of how best to use the tools of radiology to make diagnosis more accurate and more efficient.
Doing more with less. It is the mantra of healthcare today, as providers across the U.S. strive to offer better care at a reduced cost. In this environment, the necessity of comparative effectiveness research becomes increasingly apparent.
Molecular imaging is beginning to give cardiologists insight into biological processes behind heart failure, knowledge that may allow them to monitor disease progression and tailor therapies. But market realities still pose barriers.
As imaging studios have markedly increased in the past two decades, so has the concern among some clinicians and media surrounding radiation dose management.
