Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The potential user of new medical equipment for imaging the cardiovascular system is often faced with the problem of deciding whether or not to accept a new piece of equipment or a new technological concept into the practice of cardiology. Considerations for acquiring new medical technology are discussed in some detail. Acquisition of new technology should depend on whether the equipment provides more and relevant clinical data, is for research or for limited use, is properly engineered for patient use, presents information in easily storable and retrievable form, is tested and validated clinically, is fabricated by a reliable manufacturer, is cost effective, and may be readily replaced by a new technology.
Keywords:
LIFE SCIENCES (GENERAL)
Type:
Conference on Cardiovascular imaging and image processing: Theory and practice - 1975; Jul 10, 1975 - Jul 12, 1975; Stanford, CA
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