Published in:
01-04-2012 | ASNC Preferred Practice Statement
Patient-centered imaging
Authors:
E. Gordon DePuey, MD, John J. Mahmarian, MD, Todd D. Miller, MD, Andrew J. Einstein, MD, PhD, Christopher L. Hansen, MD, Thomas A. Holly, MD, Edward J. Miller, MD, PhD, Donna M. Polk, MD, MPH, L. Samuel Wann, MD, PhD
Published in:
Journal of Nuclear Cardiology
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Issue 2/2012
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Excerpt
The continued success of nuclear cardiology demands ongoing re-evaluation of imaging practices to optimize patient care. The first element of this process is to accurately define candidates for imaging. Appropriate use criteria documents provide such guidelines.
1 A second equally important element is choosing the proper imaging procedure for the individual patient. Tailoring imaging to the patient is critical for providing accurate and clinically meaningful information to the physician. There are several integral components to a successful patient-centered imaging approach. …
