Utility of Coronary Artery Calcium Measurements in Cardiovascular Disease

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Review Date:	February 16, 2005
Recommendation:	This topic was reviewed by the California Technology Assessment Forum on February 16, 2005. It was recommended that: 1) As a screening test for asymptomatic patients who are at intermediate risk for coronary heart disease, EBCT calcium scoring meets CTAF criteria; and 2) As a diagnostic test in patients with symptoms suggestive of CAD (patients with chest pain), EBCT calcium scoring is a useful technology to predict those patients who will have underlying coronary heart disease, and meets CTAF criteria. To assess response to therapy for coronary heart disease, EBCT calcium scoring does not meet CTAF criteria.
Decision:	Does Meet CTAF Criteria
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