Cardiac-CT and cardiac-MR cost-effectiveness: a literature review

Maurizio Centonze, Stephanie Steidler, Giulia Casagranda, Ugolino Alfonsi, Federica Spagnolli, Umberto Rozzanigo, Diego Palumbo, Riccardo Faletti, Francesco De Cobelli

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Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are still among the first causes of death worldwide with a huge impact on healthcare systems. Within these conditions, the correct diagnosis of coronary artery disease with the most appropriate imaging-based evaluations is of utmost importance. The sustainability of the healthcare systems, considering the high economic burden of modern cardiac imaging equipments, makes cost-effective analysis an important tool, currently used for weighing different costs and health outcomes, when policy makers have to allocate funds and to prioritize interventions, getting the most out of their financial resources. This review aims at evaluating cost-effective analysis in the more recent literature, focused on the role of Calcium Score, coronary computed tomography angiography and cardiac magnetic resonance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1200-1207
Number of pages8
JournalRadiologia Medica
Volume125
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 1 2020

Keywords

  • Calcium score (CS)
  • Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR)
  • Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA)
  • Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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