Making advanced cardiac CT accessible everywhereHow do you reach high-risk patients in rural areas? One cardiologist discusses the need.

With chest pain guidelines expanding the role of CT as a frontline testing strategy for chest pain, improving access to care is increasingly important. Patients in rural areas often present with complex comorbidities – and may not be able to easily access the advanced cardiovascular imaging necessary for their physicians to make informed care decisions.

Sarah Rinehart, MD, FACC, FSCCT, is Medical Director of Cardiovascular Imaging, Cardiac CT, and Nuclear Imaging in a rural area in West Virginia. Watch below as she shares insights on setting up a cardiovascular CT program in a rural area – and how to overcome associated challenges.

2021 Chest Pain Guideline Webinar Series

The role of CT as a frontline testing strategy for chest pain

In 2021, the AHA/ACC/ASE/CHEST/SAEM/SCCT/SCMR Guideline for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Chest Pain expanded the role of coronary CTA in the evaluation of chest pain. Watch a webinar series about the guideline and its impact on clinical practice.

Cardio Dual Source CT Trends Page Graphic 4:3

These 4 trends will change cardiovascular imaging services

We brought together 10 key opinion leaders to ask how patient care will change in the next 5 years.

Dual Source CT scan machine SOMATOM Pro.Pulse

Unlock Dual Source CT. Everywhere.

SOMATOM Pro.Pulse with Dual Source technology delivers the temporal resolution and scan speed needed to reduce motion artifacts in challenging patients. myExam Companion enhances the scanning experience for both users and patients. While reliable service solutions and continuous staff education complete the offering. Achieve operational excellence with SOMATOM Pro.Pulse - a smart investment for a wide range of hospitals.

Subscription Button Icon

Subscribe to news from Siemens Healthineers USA

Be the first to know about our events, training, and news