Myocardial Perfusion (SPECT or PET) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Two-component nuclear medicine study comparing myocardial perfusion at rest and during stress (exercise treadmill or pharmacologic) using Tc-99m…
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MRI Cardiac Function and Morphology — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Multi-sequence cardiac MRI for cardiomyopathy workup, mass characterization, pericardial disease, congenital heart disease, and myocarditis. The reference…
CT Cardiac Function and Morphology — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Retrospectively ECG-gated cardiac CT acquired across the entire cardiac cycle to evaluate ventricular function, wall motion, valvular morphology, and…
CT TAVR Planning — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Comprehensive ECG-gated multiphase CT for transcatheter aortic valve replacement planning — annular sizing, peripheral access route, coronary heights, and…
CTA Coronary Arteries (CCTA) — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
ECG-gated contrast-enhanced CT of the coronary arteries with strict heart-rate control and beta-blocker preparation. Quantifies anatomic stenosis…
CT Coronary Calcium Score — Dictation, Appropriateness, and Dose for Residents
Non-contrast, ECG-gated CT of the heart that quantifies coronary artery calcification. The Agatston score stratifies atherosclerotic cardiovascular…