Re-evaluating the Appropriateness of Non-invasive Arterial Vascular Imaging and Diagnostic Modalities

Opinion statement Imaging modalities to detect and diagnose vascular disease have become increasingly popular in recent years, owing in large part to their availability and accessibility. The American College of Cardiology Foundation published a two-part Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) guidance docum...

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Published in:Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicine 2017-08, Vol.19 (8), p.63-63, Article 63
Main Authors: Misher, Jason M., Galmer, Andrew M., Weinberg, Mitchell W., Pellerito, John S., Lau, Joe F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asymptomatic
Atherosclerosis
Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease
Carotid arteries
Cerebrovascular disease
Clinical medicine
Coronary vessels
Medical imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Patients
Section Editor
Stroke
Topical Collection on Vascular Disease
Transient ischemic attack
Ultrasonic imaging
Vascular Disease (I Weinberg
Vein & artery diseases
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Summary:Opinion statement Imaging modalities to detect and diagnose vascular disease have become increasingly popular in recent years, owing in large part to their availability and accessibility. The American College of Cardiology Foundation published a two-part Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) guidance document for both peripheral vascular imaging and physiologic testing several years ago. In the years since their publication, a number of important studies have challenged previously held beliefs about appropriateness of vascular diagnostic testing. To address the ever-changing landscape, we offer a review of the current appropriate use guidelines for arterial vascular diagnostic procedures and relevant major studies published in the interim. We aim to provide a comprehensive review of appropriate arterial vascular diagnostic imaging testing for the cardiovascular clinician.
ISSN:1092-8464
1534-3189
DOI:10.1007/s11936-017-0558-y