How to conduct clinical research in cardiovascular imaging: a primer for clinical cardiologists and researchers—a statement of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) of the ESC

European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging

3 September 2024
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ESC Journals Research Methodology IMAGING Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Cross-Modality and Multi-Modality Imaging Topics Echocardiography Nuclear Imaging OTHER Training and Education

Abstract

Abstract

This statement from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) of the ESC aims to address the fundamental principles that guide clinical research in the field of cardiovascular imaging. It provides clinical researchers, cardiology fellows, and PhD students with a condensed, updated, and practical reference document to support them in designing, implementing, and conducting imaging protocols for clinical trials. Although the present article cannot replace formal research training and mentoring, it is recommended reading for any professional interested in becoming acquainted with or participating in clinical trials involving cardiovascular imaging.

Contributors

Denisa Muraru
Denisa Muraru

Author

University of Milan Bicocca Milan , Italy

Gianluca Pontone
Gianluca Pontone

Author

Monzino Cardiology Centre Milan , Italy

Ruxandra Jurcut
Ruxandra Jurcut

Author

Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Prof. C.C. Iliescu Bucharest , Romania

Ivan Stankovic
Ivan Stankovic

Author

Clinical Hospital Center Zemun Belgrade , Serbia

Bart Bijnens
Bart Bijnens

Author

Universitat Pompeu Fabra Badalona , Spain

Thor Edvardsen
Thor Edvardsen

Author

Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet Oslo , Norway

Steffen E Petersen
Steffen E Petersen

Author

Queen Mary University of London London , United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland

Bernard Cosyns
Bernard Cosyns

Author

University of Brussels Brussels , Belgium

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