AAPCC4- Do not order an echocardiogram for the routine evaluation of pediatric syncope in the absence of a concerning history or ECG abnormalities. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCCS5-Do not order a screening ECG prior to initiation of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) therapy in asymptomatic, otherwise healthy pediatric patients with no personal or family history of cardiac disease. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCCS3-Do not order an echocardiogram for the routine evaluation of pediatric chest pain in the absence of a concerning history or ECG abnormalities. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCCS2-Do not routinely order a screening ECG as part of a sports preparticipation examination in asymptomatic, otherwise healthy patients with no personal or family history of cardiac disease. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPCCS1-Do not order troponins for the routine evaluation of pediatric chest pain in the absence of a concerning history or electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities. Posted November 2nd, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
ACC – Avoid performing electrocardiography (ECG) screening as part of preoperative cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic patients scheduled for low-risk non-cardiac surgery. Posted February 28th, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ASCP – Expanded lipid panels to screen for cardiovascular disease Posted September 14th, 2016 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ACPM – Vitamin supplements to prevent cardiovascular disease Posted February 25th, 2015 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ACC – Routine follow-up echocardiography for mild asymptomatic native valve disease Posted February 25th, 2015 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ASCP – Myoglobin to diagnose acute myocardial infarction Posted February 3rd, 2015 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SCAI – Coronary angiography to assess risk in asymptomatic patients Posted March 31st, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SCAI – Coronary angiography for risk assessment for stable ischemic heart disease Posted March 31st, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SCAI – Coronary angiography in post-CABG and post-PCI patients Posted March 31st, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
