Imaging Guidelines for Nuclear Cardiology Procedures
Read relevant protocols developed through evidence- or consensus-based standards for the field of Nuclear Cardiology: Introduction
2024
Expert consensus by Fadi G. Hage and colleagues, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
This document from the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology develops metrics for the assessment of quality for laboratories that perform cardiac amyloid radionuclide imaging. These metrics are based on clinical guidelines, appropriate use criteria, information and position statements, and expert opinion. The document introduces 15 quality metrics that address current gaps in care organized around 4 axes[...]
2023
Quality metrics by Fadi G. Hage and colleagues, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
The central mission of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) is to improve cardiovascular outcomes through image-guided patient management. The most commonly used radionuclide-based imaging test in the United States is single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI).[...]
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Guidelines: Instrumentation, Acquisition, Processing, and Interpretation
2018
Guidelines authored by Sharmila Dorbala and colleagues, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
The purpose of this document is to update the “ASNC Imaging Guidelines for Nuclear Cardiology Procedures: Single photon-emission computed tomography”1 in several areas in which novel evidence has emerged since its publication. Recent advances in Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) have fundamentally changed acquisition, processing, and interpretation of myocardial perfusion images using new technology.[...]
Standardized Reporting of Nuclear Cardiology Procedures
2017
Standardized reporting guidelines by Peter L. Tilkemeier and colleagues, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) published a guideline for the reporting of myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in 2009.1 Over the last eight years there has been significant change in the breadth and depth of nuclear cardiology practice along with significant changes in the landscape of structured reporting. In consideration of this degree of change, it is appropriate that the guideline be updated and expanded to include a broader perspective of nuclear cardiology practice.[..]
SPECT: Stress, Protocols, and Tracers
2016
Imaging guidelines authored by Milena J. Henzlova and colleagues, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Exercise testing has been used for more than 60 years for diagnostic purposes in symptomatic patients [including patients with acute chest pain without ischemia by electrocardiogram (ECG) and serum markers] and for prognosis and risk stratification in patients with known coronary artery disease (CAD), such as history of myocardial infarction or documented CAD by coronary angiography or computed tomography angiography and in those with high risk for the presence of CAD,[...]
Appropriate Use Criteria
Statements that denote when it is appropriate to perform a medical service or procedure, with the expectation that the benefits of such a service or procedure significantly outweigh the potential risks:
2024
Appropriate use criteria led by John U. Doherty and colleagues, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
This document is 1 of 2 companion appropriate use criteria (AUC) documents developed by the American College of Cardiology, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American Heart Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography[...]
2023
Correction authored by Manesh R. Patel and colleagues, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
To more clearly reflect the relationship between iFR (instantaneous wave-free ratio) and FFR (fractional flow reserve), this Correction document highlights the following changes to the original document published in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology;[...]