Table 8 Recommendations for CMR in peripheral artery disease
From: Representation of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the AHA / ACC guidelines
Recommendations for imaging for anatomic assessment | Classa | Levelb | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
Duplex ultrasound, computed tomography angiography (CTA), or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) of the lower extremities is useful to diagnose anatomic location and severity of stenosis for patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease in whom revascularization is considered | I | B-NR | 24 |
Invasive and noninvasive angiography (ie, CTA, MRA) should not be performed for the anatomic assessment of patients with asymptomatic peripheral artery disease. | III | B-R | 25 |