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Cardiac radionuclide imaging (RNI) provides critical diagnostic information, data for risk stratification and might be the key element in medical decision-making. Advances in imaging technology, in addition to expanded clinical applications along with possible financial incentives to the imager, have led to explosive growth of imaging, raising concerns about over-utilization. Inappropriate use of RNI may be harmful to patients and generate unwarranted cost to the healthcare system, whereas appropriate procedures should likely improve patients’ clinical outcomes. As a response to a rational use of imaging services, different guidance documents have been developed. These publications strive to help to eliminate unnecessary testing and promote increased awareness of health care costs.
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Nelson, K.H., Hendel, R.C., Hendel, R.C. (2013). Overview of Guidelines and Appropriate Use Criteria. In: Heller, G., Hendel, R. (eds) Handbook of Nuclear Cardiology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2945-5_3
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