As demand continues to rise and both the population and cardiovascular workforce age, a key challenge emerges: how can you scale your cardiovascular service line in a sustainable way?
A big part of that answer lies in making targeted investments for the future that empower your team to operate more efficiently while providing patients with better experiences and outcomes.
Expand Diagnostic Capabilities With AI-Powered Imaging
You don’t have to search long to see how AI is helping cardiovascular teams keep up with demand without overstressing their teams.
American Heart Association research paints this picture through an analysis of 45 studies. The results show that AI boosted diagnostic accuracy by 12%, achieving 88% and 91% specificity. There was also a 20% reduction in 30-day readmissions and a 17% reduction in unnecessary diagnostic procedures.
Reducing unnecessary procedures frees up time and resources at hospitals, while fewer readmissions alleviate strain on inpatient beds. Meanwhile, diagnostic accuracy allows clinicians to make faster decisions confidently, minimizing delays in cardiology care.
The ACUSON SC2000 PRIME ultrasound system from Siemens Healthineers puts this impact in perspective. The system offers a complete Structural Heart Disease solution with a full suite of imaging options and one-click AI-powered applications. You save six minutes per echo exam, with 30% less hand movements, and 75% less variability thanks to AI-powered eSie Measure and eSie Left Heart.
The benefits of AI extend to the administrative side of a cardiovascular program as well. Large language models can transcribe physician-patient encounters in real time, auto-drafting clinical notes that physicians can review and approve. In busy cath labs or echo departments, AI can pull relevant data from electronic health records and present it in a brief summary before a consult or procedure. These efficiencies reduce the clerical burden on physicians and support staff.
Upgrade Equipment To Meet Modern Standards
Motion is one of the most common reasons for repeat scans in cardiovascular imaging. Whether it’s due to patient discomfort or difficulty staying still, even minor movement can compromise image quality and create delays in diagnosis and treatment.
Modern equipment is designed to scan faster and handle motion more effectively, reducing the need for retakes and helping teams reach a confident diagnosis sooner. In the case of Siemens Healthineers’s SOMATOM Drive CT scanner, the system eliminates cardiac and coronary motion at low contrast radiation dose levels with Dual Source best in-plane resolution and High Power & 80.
The conversation around equipment upgrades also ties into accessibility. Not every patient finds CT or MRI exams easy. For some, the scan itself can be daunting, whether due to claustrophobia, limited mobility, or body size. And when a scan feels overwhelming, it increases the risk of incomplete exams or missed appointments.
The 80cm bore on the MAGNETOM Free.Star makes for a less daunting, more comfortable experience. Based on Siemens Healthineers’s revolutionary High-V MRI platform, the MAGNETOM Free.Star leverages the full power of digital innovations to create a cost-effective MRI system that will ensure greater MRI access to patients everywhere.
Strengthen Service Partnerships for Reliability
While older equipment is more prone to costly breakdowns, even the most advanced systems need support to maintain staff efficiency and patient care.
That’s why choosing the right service partner is as important as selecting the right equipment.
To this end, it’s worth health organizations asking a few key questions:
How fast can they respond when something goes wrong?
Downtime in cardiovascular care can delay critical interventions for high-risk patients. A partner with rapid, reliable response times ensures you’re not waiting when seconds count.
Do they offer flexible plans tailored to the delivery of your care?
Cardiovascular departments often operate on tight, procedure-driven schedules. You need service plans that flex with your volume.
Is their support proactive enough to curb disruptions to time-sensitive exams?
A missed or rescheduled cardiac CT or echo can throw off a care plan. Look for a partner who provides preventive maintenance and remote system monitoring to avoid surprises.
Are they available when your team needs them most?
Cardiovascular imaging often happens early, late and everywhere in between. On-call support aligns with the real-world demands of cardiovascular care.
At Cassling, our team is known for fast response times, flexible and personalized service plans, and a proactive approach that helps prevent disruptions before they happen. We’re here to make sure your systems stay up, your teams stay confident, and your patients get the care they came for.
Scale Your Health System’s Cardiovascular Care With Cassling
The need for cardiovascular care is growing, and so is the complexity of delivering it. That growth brings challenges, but opens the door to rethink how care is delivered, how teams are supported, and how technology is used to create a more efficient, patient-centered experience.
By expanding diagnostic capabilities through AI and imaging innovation, investing in equipment that improves speed and accuracy, and building partnerships that keep your systems running reliably, your organization can create the foundation for a cardiovascular program that can scale sustainably.
Cassling brings all three elements together. We offer state-of-the-art equipment, intelligent tools that streamline workflows, and a dedicated service team that’s built around your systems and your needs.
Together, we can meet the moment. Contact us to see how.