CAC-DRS: Coronary Artery Calcium Data and Reporting System. An expert consensus document of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)

Harvey S. Hecht, Michael J. Blaha, Ella A. Kazerooni, Ricardo C. Cury, Matt Budoff, Jonathon Leipsic, Leslee Shaw

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Abstract

The goal of CAC-DRS: Coronary Artery Calcium Data and Reporting System is to create a standardized method to communicate findings of CAC scanning on all noncontrast CT scans, irrespective of the indication, in order to facilitate clinical decision-making, with recommendations for subsequent patient management. The CAC-DRS classification is applied on a per-patient basis and represents the total calcium score and the number of involved arteries. General recommendations are provided for further management of patients with different degrees of calcified plaque burden based on CAC-DRS classification. In addition, CAC-DRS will provide a framework of standardization that may benefit quality assurance and tracking patient outcomes with the potential to ultimately result in improved quality of care.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)185-191
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of cardiovascular computed tomography
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2018

Keywords

  • Coronary Artery Calcium Data and Reporting System

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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