Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2964679 | Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography | 2010 | 33 Pages |
Abstract
In general, use of CCT angiography for diagnosis and risk assessment in patients with low or intermediate risk or pretest probability for coronary artery disease (CAD) was viewed favorably, whereas testing in high-risk patients, routine repeat testing, and general screening in certain clinical scenarios were viewed less favorably. Use of noncontrast computed tomography (CT) for calcium scoring was rated as appropriate within intermediate- and selected low-risk patients. Appropriate applications of CCT are also within the category of cardiac structural and functional evaluation. It is anticipated that these results will have an impact on physician decision making, performance, and reimbursement policy, and that they will help guide future research.
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Authors
Allen J. (Chair), Manuel MD, FACC, FASNC, John McB. MD, FACC, FSCAI, Daniel MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, James MD, FACC, Patrick MD, FACC, FAHA, Geoffrey D. MD, FSCBTMR, Christopher M. (Moderator), Allen J. (Writing Group Liaison), Daniel MD, FACC, Alan MD,