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

J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2018 May-Jun;12(3):185-191. doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2018.03.008. Epub 2018 Mar 30.

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.

Keywords: Coronary Artery Calcium Data and Reporting System.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Computed Tomography Angiography / standards*
  • Consensus
  • Coronary Angiography / methods
  • Coronary Angiography / standards*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging*
  • Electronic Health Records / standards*
  • Humans
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prognosis
  • Radiology Information Systems / standards*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Vascular Calcification / diagnostic imaging*