German Radiological Society and the Professional Association of German Radiologists Position Paper on Coronary computed tomography: Clinical Evidence and Quality of Patient Care in Chronic Coronary Syndrome^[ ]

Abstract

This position paper is a joint statement of the German Radiological Society (DRG) and the Professional Association of German Radiologists (BDR), which reflects the current state of knowledge about coronary computed tomography. It is based on preclinical and clinical studies that have investigated the clinical relevance as well as the technical requirements and fundamentals of cardiac computed tomography.

Citation Format

• Langenbach MC, Sandstede J, Sieren M et al. DRG and BDR Position Paper on Coronary CT: Clinical Evidence and Quality of Patient Care in Chronic Coronary Syndrome. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2023; 195: 115 – 133

Key words

cardiac - CT - coronary angiography - health policy and practice

Dieses Positionspapier wurde in der Zeitschriften Die Radiologie (https://doi.org/10.1007/s00117-022-01096-2) zeitgleich publiziert.

Publication History

Received: 08 June 2022

Accepted: 29 October 2022

Article published online:
12 January 2023

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