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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 .

ASCP – Plasma catecholamines

Posted September 4th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & 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 – PCI in asymptomatic patients

Posted March 31st, 2014 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 .

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