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Table 2 AUC categories in our study population

From: Downstream clinical consequences of stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance based on appropriate use criteria

AUC Description

N

Classification

Follow-up testing (>90 days) for new or worsening symptoms with non-obstructive CAD on coronary angiography (invasive or noninvasive) OR normal prior stress imaging study

48

A

Symptomatic in intermediate pre-test probability of CAD with interpretable ECG AND able to exercise

32

M

Symptomatic in intermediate pre-test probability of CAD with uninterpretable ECG OR unable to exercise

27

A

Newly diagnosed systolic heart failure (resting LV function previously assessed but no prior CAD evaluation)

25

A

Evaluation for symptomatic (ischemic equivalent) post-revascularization (PCI or CABG)

24

A

Sequential or follow up testing (≤90 days) with uncertain results on prior stress imaging study (not stress CMR) where obstructive CAD remains a concern

23

M

Symptomatic in low pre-test probability of CAD with interpretable ECG AND able to exercise

20

R

Pre-operative clearance in poor or unknown functional capacity (<4 METS); intermediate risk surgery with ≥1 clinical risk factor

12

M

High pre-test probability of CAD with an interpretable ECG and able to exercise

8

A

High pre-test probability of CAD with an uninterpretable ECG and unable to exercise

6

A

Follow up testing for new or worsening symptoms with an abnormal prior stress imaging study

6

M

Follow up testing (>90 Days) in an asymptomatic or symptomatically stable patient whose last study was ≥ 2 years ago

4

M

Follow up testing (>90 Days) in an asymptomatic patient without ischemic equivalent, who has a normal prior stress imaging study or non-obstructive CAD on angiogram who is intermediate to high global CAD risk with a study ≥ 2 years ago

4

M

Follow up testing (>90 Days) in an a patient with stable symptoms, who has a normal prior stress imaging study or non-obstructive CAD on angiogram who is intermediate to high global CAD risk with a study ≥ 2 years ago

4

M

Symptomatic patients who are low pre-test probability of CAD with an uninterpretable ECG or unable to exercise

3

M

Newly diagnosed diastolic heart failure

3

A

Evaluation of arrhythmias without ischemic equivalent with frequent PVCs

3

M

Syncope without ischemic equivalent in a patient with low global CAD risk

3

R

Follow up testing (>90 Days) in an asymptomatic or symptomatically stable patient with a history of abnormal prior stress imaging study < 2 years ago

3

R

Follow up testing (>90 Days) in an asymptomatic patient with a normal prior stress imaging study OR non-obstructive CAD on angiogram

3

R

Follow up testing for new or worsening symptoms in a patient with prior obstructive CAD on invasive coronary angiography

3

M

Pre-op risk stratification in a patient with poor or unknown functional capacity (<4 METs) in a patient who is undergoing vascular surgery with ≥ 1 clinical risk factor

3

M

  1. AUC, Appropriate Use Criteria; A, Appropriate, M, Maybe Appropriate; R, Rarely Appropriate; CAD, Coronary Artery Disease; ECG, Electrocardiogram; LV, Left Ventricular; PCI, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention; CABG, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting; PVC, Premature Ventricular Beat