2021 was a turbulent year for healthcare due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As Cardiology departments across the U.S. begin to return to normal, they have been impacted with increased procedure volumes, while dealing with pandemic related issues such as new disinfection routines, which have impacted workflow processes. In addition to exploring the pandemic’s impact on Cardiology department imaging, the 2021 Use of Imaging in Cardiology Report looks at department priorities, procedure volumes, purchase plans and buying criteria for future cardiology imaging equipment.
This 2021 Use of Imaging in Cardiology Report summarizes the results of survey respondents from U.S. hospital sites participating in the analyst's Medical Information Division’s 2021 Cardiology Survey. The survey results are from 94 hospital sites in the U.S. that perform cardiology imaging procedures and have imaging equipment that is owned or leased exclusively by the cardiology department. Respondents participated in a hosted online survey from June-August 2021.
Key features in the 2021 Use of Imaging in Cardiology Report include:
- How has Covid-19 affected Cardiology Departments?
- What actions are being taken by Cardiology Departments to return to normal after Covid-19?
- How have procedure volumes changed per equipment imaging modality?
- What are the potential improvements being sought for Cardiology departments?
- Who are the leading manufactures per imaging modality?
Table of Contents
- Background and Objectives
- Cardiac Imaging Market Outlook Executive Summary
- Methodology
- Cardiology Department Priorities and Future Outlook
- Cardiology Imaging Procedure Volume Distribution
- Install base of Cardiac Imaging Equipment
- Capital Equipment Purchase Plans & Budget
