Joseph M. Allen

TL;DR: Use of tests for structure and function and for diagnosis in symptomatic, intermediate coronary artery disease (CAD) risk patients was deemed appropriate, while repeat testing and general screening uses were viewed less favorably.

TL;DR: An appropriate use review of common clinical scenarios where cardiac computed tomography (CCT) is frequently considered found 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.

TL;DR: The author’s biography is based on a manuscript originally written by Gordon C. Dickinson in 2012 and then edited by David I. Dickinson.

TL;DR: The American College of Cardiology as discussed by the authors conducted an appropriate use review of common clinical scenarios where cardiac computed tomography (CCT) is frequently considered, drawn from common applications or anticipated uses, as well as from current clinical practice guidelines.

TL;DR: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation Quality Strategic Directions Committee Appropriateness Criteria Working Group, American Society of Echocardiography, and the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance.