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

Denisa Muraru, Gianluca Pontone, Ruxandra Jurcut, Julien Magne, Erwan Donal, Ivan Stankovic, Constantinos Anagnostopoulos, Philipp E Bartko, Bart Bijnens, Marianna Fontana, Elena Galli, Blazej Michalski, Martina Perazzolo Marra, Théo Pezel, Alexia Rossi, Otto A Smiseth, Nico Van de Veire, Thor Edvardsen, Steffen E Petersen, Bernard CosynsDaniele Andreini, Philippe Bertrand, Victoria Delgado, Marc Dweck, Kristina Haugaa, Niall Keenan, Thomas H Marwick, Danilo Neglia

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4-21
Number of pages18
JournalEuropean heart journal. Cardiovascular Imaging
Volume26
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2025

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The authors thank Dr Caterina Delcea from Carol Davila University of Medicine, Bucharest (Romania), for her support in preparing part of the illustrations.

Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2024.

Keywords

  • Humans
  • Biomedical Research/standards
  • Cardiac Imaging Techniques/methods
  • Cardiologists
  • Cardiology/education
  • Cardiovascular Diseases/diagnostic imaging
  • Europe
  • Societies, Medical/standards

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