Transparency of Appropriateness Criteria

Recent analyses by leading cardiovascular investigators have noted the lack of a rigorous evidence base for many of the guideline recommendations, as nearly 50% are Level of Evidence: C (based upon expert opinion, case studies, or standards of care) (5).

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2010-01, Vol.55 (3), p.268-268
Main Authors: Stolker, Joshua M., MD, Lindsey, Jason B., MD, Marso, Steven P., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway management
Cardiac-Gated Single-Photon Emission Computer-Assisted Tomography
Cardiology
Cardiovascular
Echocardiography, Stress
Humans
Internal Medicine
Myocardial Revascularization
Patient Selection
Physicians
Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Summary:Recent analyses by leading cardiovascular investigators have noted the lack of a rigorous evidence base for many of the guideline recommendations, as nearly 50% are Level of Evidence: C (based upon expert opinion, case studies, or standards of care) (5).
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2009.11.023