Table 2 Category of cardiac CT indications under 2010 appropriate use criteria
Category | N (%) |
|---|---|
Detection of CAD in symptomatic patients without known heart disease | 92 (29.8%) |
Detection of CAD/risk assessment | 18 (5.8%) |
Detection of CAD in other clinical scenarios | 48 (15.5%) |
Use of CTA in the setting of prior test results | 39 (12.6%) |
Risk assessment preoperative evaluation of non-cardiac surgery without acute cardiac condition | 46 (14.9%) |
Risk assessment post revascularization (PCI or CABG) | 38 (12.3%) |
Evaluation of cardiac structure and function | 15 (4.9%) |
Not classifiable | 13 (4.2%) |