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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Medical Research Prioritization
  • Consensus Development

Background:

  • Cardiovascular imaging is crucial for diagnosing and managing heart conditions.
  • Identifying research priorities ensures efficient allocation of resources and addresses critical clinical needs.
  • The British Society for Cardiac Imaging/British Society of Cardiac CT (BSCI/BSCCT) sought to define future research directions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a consensus-driven list of high-priority research questions in cardiovascular imaging.
  • To guide future research endeavors and funding decisions within the field.
  • To reflect the collective opinion of BSCI/BSCCT members on critical research needs.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Delphi approach was employed, involving multiple iterative rounds of question submission and ranking.
  • Members of the BSCI/BSCCT were invited to submit and prioritize research questions.
  • A steering committee refined the submitted questions through consensus agreement.

Main Results:

  • 111 research questions were initially submitted by 30 members.
  • Multimodality imaging (40%) and coronary artery imaging (36%) were the most common topics.
  • The initial 111 questions were systematically reduced to a final Top 10 list through consensus grouping.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully identified and ranked the top research priorities in cardiovascular imaging.
  • This prioritized list serves as a foundational step for UK cardiovascular imaging research.
  • The findings will assist researchers and funding bodies in setting future research agendas.