Transforming heart health: Expanding access with dedicated cardiac CT scanners

Medical Economics December 3, 2024
Doug Ryan

Addressing the rising demand for heart health solutions with affordable and efficient cardiac imaging.

The United States continues to face a growing prevalence of cardiovascular disease. Over the next 30 years, risk factors like hypertension, diabetes and obesity are predicted to rise by double digits, with obesity projected to jump from 43.1% to 60.6%. Consequently, primary care physicians can expect to see more patients with heart problems as these risk factors climb. Cardiovascular diseases like coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke are also expected to increase significantly.

In 2020, one in three U.S. adults received care for a cardiovascular risk factor or condition. By 2050, cardiovascular disease alone will affect 45 million adults, and when combined with hypertension, over...

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