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

Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria

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.


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