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Limited access to cardiovascular imaging in LMICs causes delayed diagnosis and higher mortality, highlighting urgent need for equitable imaging access and investment.
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Highlights the critical need for equitable access to cardiovascular imaging in low- and middle-income countries to prevent delayed diagnoses and increased mortality.
LMIC suffer from stark disparities in access to diagnostic cardiovascular imaging services. These inequities lead to delayed diagnoses, mismanagement of chronic conditions, and increased mortality. It is within this global health context that a renewed emphasis on equitable access to cardiovascular imaging—supported by innovative technology, strategic investment, and international collaboration—has become not only timely but essential.
Sengupta et al. (2026) studied this question. Limited access to cardiovascular imaging in LMICs causes delayed diagnosis and higher mortality, highlighting urgent need for equitable imaging access and investment.
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