Cardiac Testing FAQ Video Series
- 1►If my patient has caffeine before a pharmacologic stress test, can the test still be done?0:43
- 2►Is there evidence that radiation exposure from a single nuclear stress test can significantly increase the risk of cancer?1:07
- 3►There are a lot of noninvasive cardiac imaging tests—how are they different?1:45
- 4►Does a nuclear stress test take pictures of a patient's arteries to see if there are blockages?1:21
- 5►What can I tell my patients when they ask about nuclear stress testing safety?1:10
- 6►How can the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) questionnaire help my patients?0:40
- 7►Is there a difference between pharmacologic stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and exercise stress MPI in terms of diagnostic and prognostic accuracy?0:53
- 8►Which AUC do the CMS acknowledge for use as part of the mandate?1:02
- 9►If my patient needs a cardiac imaging test, will the Multimodality AUC determine which test to do?0:53
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The Multimodality AUC App
Download the Multimodality AUC app, available for most platforms. Cardiac imaging test appropriateness ratings are based on the ACCF/AHA Multimodality AUC.
The Multimodality AUC App is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or condition. It is also not a qualified Center for Clinical Decision Support Mechanism (CDSM). Thus, the Multimodality AUC App must not be used to try and comply with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) AUC Program requirements. The Multimodality AUC App is for informational purposes only.
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