Outcomes research in cardiovascular imaging: report of a workshop sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

In July of 2008, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute convened experts in noninvasive cardiovascular imaging, outcomes research, statistics, and clinical trials to develop recommendations for future randomized controlled trials of the use of imaging in: 1) screening the asymptomatic patient for coronary artery disease; 2) assessment of patients with stable angina; 3) identification of acute coronary syndromes in the emergency room; and 4) assessment of heart failure patients with chronic coronary artery disease with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction. This study highlights several possible trial designs for each clinical situation.

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Cited Authors

  • Douglas, PS; Taylor, A; Bild, D; Bonow, R; Greenland, P; Lauer, M; Peacock, F; Udelson, J

Published Date

  • July 2009

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 3 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 212 - 223

PubMed ID

  • 19577208

Pubmed Central ID

  • 19577208

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1876-861X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.jcct.2009.06.001

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States