Dear AuntMinnie Member,
Cardiac MRI is one of the hottest clinical applications going, but getting started can be a daunting task. This week in our Cardiac Imaging Digital Community, we offer a report from the recent Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) meeting on the experiences of a physician who operates a cardiac MR practice.
The article, by staff writer Shalmali Pal, details the importance of efficient operation and patient-friendly service in achieving success. The Nashville, TN, center goes to great lengths to educate referring physicians on the options available when ordering cardiac MR exams, and to prepare patients for the studies before they arrive.
Exam turnover time was one major issue that had to be addressed. The facility has been able to cut its turnover time in half, and has also reduced scan times for a variety of procedures.
Read all about the center's operations by clicking here. And when you're done, look for our other coverage of the SCMR meeting in our Cardiac Imaging Digital Community, at cardiac.auntminnie.com.
