Cardiac Testing FAQ Video Series
Cardiac Testing FAQ Videos.
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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
Cardiac Testing Educational Booklet Series
Additional Downloadable Materials
Online Resources
AUCTracker.com and the AUC App
Download the Multimodality AUC app, available for most platforms. Cardiac imaging test appropriateness ratings are based on the ACCF/AHA Multimodality AUC.
Register for a free AUC Tracker account to securely save and track your AUC data for radionuclide imaging. The AUC Tracker works seamlessly with the AUC app.
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AstellasPatientResources.com
Download customizable resources for your practice to help prepare your patients for a nuclear stress test experience. Access educational resources such as the presentation on Understanding SPECT MPI and Prepping Your Patients.
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