Incidental Findings in Cardiac MRI
Author Information
Author(s): David A McKenna, Monish Laxpati, Patrick M Colletti
Primary Institution: University of Southern California
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of incidental findings at cardiac MRI?
Conclusion
The study found that 81% of participants had extra-cardiac findings, with 17% being potentially clinically significant.
Supporting Evidence
- 81% of participants had extra-cardiac findings.
- 17% of participants had potentially clinically significant findings.
- 224 incidental findings were visualized in total.
Takeaway
When doctors look at heart scans, they often find other problems in the body too, and many of these can be important.
Methodology
132 participants underwent cardiac MRI, and images were reviewed for incidental findings.
Potential Biases
The interpreting radiologist was blinded to patient history, but the subjective nature of identifying incidental findings may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study had a predominantly male sample and lacked follow-up on patients with significant findings.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of 74.2 years, 127 males and 5 females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.013
Statistical Significance
p=0.013
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