Advanced MRI Technique Enhances Early Heart Failure Detection in Women

British researchers develop a refined MRI method that significantly improves diagnosis accuracy, offering life-saving treatment sooner.

Overview

New MRI method detects 16.5% more cases of heart failure in women by focusing on heart relaxation and refilling.
Traditional methods like echocardiograms are inaccurate in up to 50% of cases, especially in women.
Early diagnosis and treatment can vastly improve quality of life and life expectancy for female patients.
The research was a collaborative effort involving multiple universities and international institutions.
Government backing underscores the importance of sex-specific healthcare advancements.