RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 Cardiac Imaging: 2009 Challenges
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2009
FD SAGE Publications
VO 9
IS 4
SP 27
OP 28
DO 10.1177/155989770904019
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/4/27.abstract
AB Although the rates of acute myocardial infarction (MI), revascularization, and cardiac catherization have remained relatively stable, the use of cardiac imaging has been increasing 6% per year. This article discusses several suggestions to manage this growth, hybrid and sequential imaging techniques, and whether improved imaging technology impacts clinical outcomes.