Cardiac radiology in Europe: status and vision by the European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology (ESCR) and the European Society of Radiology (ESR)

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Cardiac CT and MRI are essential for diagnosing and prognosing cardiac diseases, with increasing exams and certified imagers in Europe.
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The radiologist plays a central role in cardiac imaging, ensuring quality control and effective communication among healthcare professionals.
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Expanding applications for cardiac CT and MRI are evolving, often replacing other imaging modalities and serving as roadmaps for interventions.
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Strengthening cardiac imaging in radiology training is crucial, with a structured curriculum to ensure proficiency in cardiac CT and MRI.
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The ESCR and ESR aim to enhance cardiac radiology quality and coverage through initiatives that support training and collaboration across specialties.

European Radiology

by Luigi Natale, Rozemarijn Vliegenthart, Rodrigo Salgado, Jens Bremerich, Riccardo P. J. Budde, Jean-Nicholas Dacher, Marco Francone, Karl-Friedrich Kreitner, Christian Loewe, Konstantin Nikolaou, Charles Peebles, Birgitta K. Velthuis, Carlo Catalano
March 11, 2023

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