What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Population: Cardiovascular imaging utilization. Intervention: Appropriate utilization criteria methodology.

What question did this study set out to answer?

Detail the history, rationale, and joint methodology established by the ACR and ACCF to determine the appropriate utilization of cardiovascular imaging tests for specific clinical indications.

August 10, 2026Journal of the American College of CardiologyOpen Access

2013 Appropriate Utilization of Cardiovascular Imaging

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Detail the history, rationale, and joint methodology established by the ACR and ACCF to determine the appropriate utilization of cardiovascular imaging tests for specific clinical indications.
Synthesized systematic literature reviews of diagnostic and clinical evidence across cardiovascular imaging modalities.
Employed a formal Delphi consensus process engaging a multidisciplinary panel of radiologists, cardiologists, and primary care physicians.
Defined a standardized methodology to produce clinical guidance specifying when imaging tests are indicated for diagnosis, treatment planning, or outcomes.
Established an evidence-based framework to assist ordering clinicians, imaging facilities, interpreting physicians, and policymakers in reducing inappropriate cardiovascular imaging.

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Cardiovascular imaging utilization

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Appropriate utilization criteria methodology

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Implication

This document establishes the joint ACR/ACCF methodology for developing appropriate use criteria in cardiovascular imaging.

Cite This Study

Carr et al. (2013) studied Cardiovascular imaging utilization. Appropriate utilization criteria methodology was evaluated. The American College of Radiology and the American College of Cardiology Foundation have jointly developed a methodology using systematic reviews and a Delphi process to guide cardiovascular imaging.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a799780e0dd4f7712b3f6fa https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2013.02.010

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