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Impact of Moly 99 Shortage on Cardiology Patrick White September 27, 2011
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MedAxiom Network of 325 cardiology practices Average size – 18 physicians Robust Database of Practice Performance Metrics Consulting Services Meetings, Webcasts and Listservs Best Practices
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Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Procedures Volumes are decreasing – overall and in ratio to volume of patients seen -Appropriate Use Criteria -Stewardship of Healthcare Dollars -Radiation Concerns -Radiology Benefit Managers -Economic Downturn -Higher Co-Pays and Deductibles
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Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Procedures
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Why is Moly-99 Important? Cardiac SPECT is a powerful diagnostic tool Cardiac PET requires Rubidium-82 which is currently unavailable Stress Echo has inferior Sensitivity to SPECT The shortage of Moly-99 may have had an effect on cardiac catheterization
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A Potential Impact of the Shortage?
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Cardiology’s Success
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