ACC/AATS/AHA/ASE/ASNC/HRS/SCAI/SCCT/SCMR/STS 2019 Appropriate Use Criteria for Multimodality Imaging in the Assessment of Cardiac Structure and Function in Nonvalvular Heart Disease

Key Points

• To establish appropriate use criteria for various imaging modalities in assessing cardiac structure and function in nonvalvular heart disease.
• Developed by multiple professional societies
• Based on a comprehensive literature review
• Focused on clinical scenarios relevant to nonvalvular heart disease
• Identified appropriate, uncertain, and inappropriate use of imaging techniques
• Concluded that tailored imaging is crucial for optimal assessment
• Guidelines promote effective patient management strategies