ACC/AHA/ASNC Guidelines for the Clinical Use of Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging--Executive Summary: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (ACC/AHA/ASNC Committee to Revise the 1995 Guidelines for the Clinical Use of Cardiac Radion... (original) (raw)

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This report provides guidelines from the ACC/AHA/ASNC on the clinical use of cardiac radionuclide imaging. It covers the applications of nuclear cardiology techniques in diagnosing acute ischemic syndromes, chronic syndromes, and heart failure, focusing on their utility for clinical decision-making, including cost-effectiveness, sensitivity, specificity, and the impact of imaging results on patient management. The guidelines aim to support healthcare professionals in choosing appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic strategies while considering patient-specific factors.