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Embracing Cardiac Imaging: Overcoming Barriers, Adopting In-house Solutions, and Navigating Future Advancements

DAIC

Cardiac CT scans, recommended by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) as the primary testing strategy for patients with acute chest pain, are necessary for evaluating cases and determining treatment plans. Despite its importance, a substantial number of U.S.

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Feature | Bridging the Gender Gap in Heart Health: Women’s Specialized Clinics

American College of Cardiology

That's the only way we can give women a definitive diagnosis for what's causing their chest pain." The paper specifically notes that it operates "differently than some traditional prevention centers because it assesses for obstructive as well as nonobstructive causes for IHD."14