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Computed Tomographic Angiography (CTA)

Topic Summary

Issues of efficacy, safety and accuracy regarding use of CT Angiography imaging for screening or coronary artery disease. Concern that CTA may not identify accurately those patients with chest pain who will need catheter-based or surgical revascularization.

Primary Criteria Ranking

Safety = Low
Efficacy = High
Cost = High

Documents

Final Key Questions (30.5 KB)
Findings and Decision (164 KB)
Public Comments / Responses (95 KB)
Final Evidence Report (1.8 MB)
Appendix (1.4 MB)
ICER Update / Response (70.2 KB)