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Barfuss et al investigate institutional technical fees and negotiated insurance rate for common Cardiac Computed Tomography procedures via CPT codes (75572, 75573, and 75574) doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct…

In this post-hoc analysis of the CAREER trial, Li et al demonstrate that fully-automatic, AI-derived CTA based flow-ratio yielded good diagnostic performance in identifying patients with significant stenosis prior to referral of patients to the cath lab. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct…

Monte Carlo simulations used by Vecsey-Nagy Milán et al to simulate cost-effectiveness of ultrahigh-resolution photon-counting detector over energy-integrating detector-CT for CCTA in stable chest pain patients. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct…

In this study by Lee et al, patients with constrictive pericarditis (CP) were compared to a matched healthy control group to identify factors associated with clinical outcomes after pericardiectomy by comparing CT-derived myocardial strain measures. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct…

Kadoya et al demonstrate the prognostic value of systolic left ventricular ejection fraction using prospective ECG-triggered cardiac CT in predicting adverse MACE events. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct…

In this multicenter prospective study by Marta Belmonte et al, health care resource utilization was compared between using non-invasive CCTA vs invasive coronary angiography in post-heart transplant patients. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct…

Pergola et al evaluate safety and fiscal impact of CCTA versus ICA in cardiac allograph vasculopathy (CAV) surveillance of heart transplant patients. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct…

This meta-analysis by Di Pietro et al on the clinical impact of CCT-FFR in patients with symptomatic stable coronary artery disease. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct…

In this multi-site study, Sachs et al report on regional and socioeconomic disparities in calcium scans. ow.ly/2R0q50VMZJ7

Dahdal et al perform meta-analysis to assess diagnostic performance of CCTA and CTP imaging for detecting clinically suspected in-stent restenosis. ow.ly/HJSZ50VV7Cl

Great recommendation checklists by Ahmad M. Slim et al on establishing a successful cardiovascular computed tomography service, whether in private, academic, or hospital setting! ow.ly/vJO850VV80q

Hammerer et al examine the diagnostic value of computed tomography aortic valve calcium scoring in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis and propose AVC sex-specific thresholds for discrimination of aortic valve stenosis severity. ow.ly/ZLS950VV7H6

Santillo et al, make the case for clinical adoption of ABHS and Appendix S to the CPT Code Set, for coding and reimbursement for cardiac CT. ow.ly/k0RZ50VV88Y

This study by Zsarnoczay et al demonstrates that (AI)–based automated assessment of left atrioventricular coupling index (LACI) can provide incremental value above other traditional risk factors for predicting mortality in patients undergoing TAVR. ow.ly/2H2o50VV7KO

Check out this JCCT editorial on how CCTA protocol standardizations can aid a busy site, to benefit cardiovascular patients. ow.ly/zB8b50VV9Jy

Nicol et al evaluates the role of cardiac CT in the context of value-based care for assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD). ow.ly/JAEj50VV9L8

Gerbert et al studied impact of diabetes on coronary artery plaque and in predicting cardiovascular outcome using patients in SCOT-HEART trial doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct…

Srichai et al reviews the financial implications of how different practice types manage Cardiac CT angiography. ow.ly/AzIh50VV9NF

In this study by Pedersen et al, patient reported exertional/stress-related chest discomfort and relief with rest or nitroglycerine had strongest association with severe stenosis in patients with suspected obstructive CAD undergoing ICA. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcct…

Don’t miss this review by Renée Bullock-Palmer MD FACC FAHA FASNC FASE FSCCT et al on complementary roles of CCTA and PET in a practice’s business model! ow.ly/u00j50VV9P2