Why the study?
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging access is limited by prolonged scan times and limited specialist availability, necessitating workflow optimization.
Does a dual-intervention strategy of optimized protocols and real-time hybrid supervision improve CMR scan times, diagnostic quality, and patient management in patients undergoing CMR imaging?
Population
499 patient charts undergoing CMR imaging (160 preintervention, 339 postintervention)
Comparison
Dual-intervention strategy vs preintervention standard CMR workflow
Design
Retrospective observational cohort study
Follow-up
12 months
Key result
Implementing optimized CMR scan protocols and real-time hybrid scan supervision reduced median scan times from 84.7 to 53 minutes (P<0.001) and improved diagnostic quality (58.3% vs 24.5%, P=0.008).
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“Shorter scan times mean significantly better patient comfort, less time holding one's breath, and less anxiety inside the scanner. Streamlining the clinical workflow from patient preparation to standardized image interpretation improves efficiency, reduces barriers to patient access, and enhances diagnostic accuracy. Ultimately, this leads to faster, more accurate answers and better overall outcomes for our patients.”
“Shorter scan times mean significantly better patient comfort, less time holding one's breath, and less anxiety inside the scanner. Streamlining the clinical workflow from patient preparation to standardized image interpretation improves efficiency, reduces barriers to patient access, and enhances diagnostic accuracy. Ultimately, this leads to faster, more accurate answers and better overall outcomes for our patients.”
May support CMR workflow efficiency in practice; extends observational data but leaves open prospective validation.
Observational (n=499)
Does a dual-intervention strategy of optimized protocols and real-time hybrid supervision improve CMR scan times, diagnostic quality, and patient management in patients undergoing CMR imaging?
Effect estimate: 38.6% reduction
Absolute Event Rate: 53% vs 84.7%
p-value: p=<0.001
Standardizing CMR protocols and utilizing real-time hybrid supervision significantly reduces scan times while improving diagnostic quality and clinical utility.
Odigie-Okon et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging (n=499). Optimized CMR scan protocols and real-time hybrid scan supervision vs. Preintervention standard workflow was evaluated on CMR scan times (median minutes) (38.6% reduction, p=<0.001). Implementing optimized CMR scan protocols and real-time hybrid scan supervision reduced median scan times from 84.7 to 53 minutes (P<0.001) and improved diagnostic quality (58.3% vs 24.5%, P=0.008).
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