Choosing Wisely:
Don’t perform routine annual stress testing after coronary artery revascularization.
Rationale and Comments: | Routine annual stress testing in patients without symptoms does not usually change management. This practice may lead to unnecessary testing without any proven impact on patient management. |
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References: | • Hendel RC, et al. ACCF/ASNC/ACR/AHA/ASE/SCCT/ SCMR/SNM 2009 appropriate use criteria for cardiac radionuclide imaging. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2009;53:2201-29. |
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