Part of the imaging decision system doctors were never taught to navigate at speed: which study to order, which protocol, and what the published appropriateness guidance actually says for cardiac imaging. Plain-English references, scenario by scenario.
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Asymptomatic patient. Intermediate risk for coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. (Asymptomatic Patient at Risk for Cor
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Asymptomatic patient. Low risk for coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. (Asymptomatic Patient at Risk for Coronary Art
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Suspected pulmonary embolism. Pregnant patient. Initial Imaging. (Suspected Pulmonary Embolism): recommended study, differe
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Suspected infective endocarditis. Initial imaging. (Infective Endocarditis): recommended study, differential, downstream pa
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Acute nonspecific chest pain; low probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. (Acute Nonspecific Chest Pain-Lo
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Known or suspected congenital heart disease in the adult. (Known or Suspected Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult): recom
ACR Appropriateness Criteria for Workup of Noncerebral Systemic Arterial Embolic Source: recommended imaging by clinical scenario, adult and pediatric radi
ACR Appropriateness Criteria for Syncope: recommended imaging by clinical scenario, adult and pediatric radiation levels, and matching gighz protocol guide
ACR Appropriateness Criteria for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism: recommended imaging by clinical scenario, adult and pediatric radiation levels, and matching
ACR Appropriateness Criteria for Suspected and Known Heart Failure: recommended imaging by clinical scenario, adult and pediatric radiation levels, and mat
