Computed Tomographic Angiography in the Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Stenosis and for the Evaluation of Acute Chest Pain

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Review Date:	October 17, 2007
Recommendation:	This topic was reviewed by the California Technology Assessment Forum on October 17, 2007. It was recommended that CTA as a substitute for coronary angiography for the diagnosis of coronary artery stenosis does not meet the CTAF TA criteria 2 through 5 for safety, efficacy and improvement in health outcomes. CTA in the evaluation of acute chest pain in the ER does not meet CTAF TA criteria 2 through 5 for safety, efficacy and improvement in health outcomes.
Decision:	Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria
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