Cardiac Testing FAQ Video Series
April Mann, MBA
Manager, Non-Invasive Cardiology | Cardiac Cath Lab and Vascular Imaging | Hartford Hospital
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1►If my patient has caffeine before a pharmacologic stress test, can the test still be done?0:43
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2►Is there evidence that radiation exposure from a single nuclear stress test can significantly increase the risk of cancer?1:07
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3►There are a lot of noninvasive cardiac imaging tests—how are they different?1:45
Don Hamilton
Certified Radiologic Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) | State of Florida Department of Health | Division of Medical Quality Assurance
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1►Does a nuclear stress test take pictures of a patient's arteries to see if there are blockages?1:21
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2►What can I tell my patients when they ask about nuclear stress testing safety?1:10
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3►How can the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) questionnaire help my patients?0:40
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4►Is there a difference between pharmacologic stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and exercise stress MPI in terms of diagnostic and prognostic accuracy?0:53
Dan Basso
Director of Cardiovascular Imaging Services | Heart and Vascular Institute | University Health Care System
Cardiac Testing Educational Booklet Series
Noninvasive Modalities for the Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease
Learn more about the noninvasive cardiac testing modalities available for risk assessment and evaluation of coronary artery disease (CAD).
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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 Clinical Decision Support Mechanism (CDSM). Thus, the Multimodality AUC App must not be used to try and comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) AUC Program requirements. The Multimodality AUC App is for informational purposes only.
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