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Assess how appropriate it would be to perform a Ultrasound echocardiography transthoracic stress on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Gauge the appropriateness of executing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging heart with function and vasodilator stress perfusion without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. In... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Probe the appropriateness of offering a Computed Tomography Angiography coronary arteries with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Consider the appropriateness of providing a Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography or Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography / Computed Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging stress only on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate proba... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Consider the appropriateness of undertaking a Rb-82 Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography heart on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Gauge the appropriateness of executing a Rb-82 Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography heart on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Judge the appropriateness of administering a Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography or Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography / Computed Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging rest and stress on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate ... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Gauge the appropriateness of executing a Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography or Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography / Computed Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging rest and stress on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate prob... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Analyze the appropriateness of providing a Ultrasound echocardiography transthoracic resting on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Determine the appropriateness of executing a Magnetic Resonance Angiography coronary arteries without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of carrying out a Magnetic Resonance Imaging heart function and morphology without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Analyze the appropriateness of providing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging heart with function and inotropic stress without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imag... | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Analyze the appropriateness of providing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging heart with function and inotropic stress without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Probe the appropriateness of offering a Computed Tomography chest with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Judge the appropriateness of administering a Computed Tomography coronary calcium on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Scrutinize the appropriateness of providing a Arteriography coronary on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Examine the appropriateness of offering a Computed Tomography chest without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of performing a Computed Tomography chest without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probability of coronary artery disease. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Inspect the appropriateness of conducting a Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography or Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography / Computed Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging rest only on a patient with the following characteristics: chronic chest pain, noncardiac etiology unlikely: low to intermediate probabi... | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Determine the appropriateness of administering a Arteriography lower extremity on a patient with the following characteristics: sudden onset of cold, painful leg. Suspected vascular compromise. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Inspect the appropriateness of conducting a Magnetic Resonance Angiography abdomen and pelvis with bilateral lower extremity runoff with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: sudden onset of cold, painful leg. Suspected vascular compromise. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Review the appropriateness of conducting a Computed Tomography Angiography lower extremity with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: sudden onset of cold, painful leg. Suspected vascular compromise. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Determine the appropriateness of administering a Computed Tomography Angiography abdomen and pelvis with bilateral lower extremity runoff with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: sudden onset of cold, painful leg. Suspected vascular compromise. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Examine the appropriateness of offering a Ultrasound duplex Doppler lower extremity on a patient with the following characteristics: sudden onset of cold, painful leg. Suspected vascular compromise. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Measure the appropriateness of undertaking a Magnetic Resonance Angiography abdomen and pelvis with bilateral lower extremity runoff without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: sudden onset of cold, painful leg. Suspected vascular compromise. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Analyze the appropriateness of providing a Magnetic Resonance Angiography lower extremity without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: sudden onset of cold, painful leg. Suspected vascular compromise. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Appraise the appropriateness of delivering a Magnetic Resonance Angiography lower extremity without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: sudden onset of cold, painful leg. Suspected vascular compromise. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Investigate the appropriateness of performing a Ultrasound duplex Doppler aorta abdomen on a patient with the following characteristics: sudden onset of cold, painful leg. Suspected vascular compromise. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Determine the appropriateness of administering a Ultrasound intravascular aorta and iliofemoral system on a patient with the following characteristics: sudden onset of cold, painful leg. Suspected vascular compromise. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Measure the appropriateness of undertaking a Ultrasound pelvis transrectal on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Appraise the appropriateness of delivering a Magnetic Resonance Imaging pelvis without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Appraise the appropriateness of delivering a Magnetic Resonance Imaging pelvis without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of carrying out a Computed Tomography abdomen and pelvis with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Assess how appropriate it would be to perform a Computed Tomography colonography on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Analyze the appropriateness of providing a Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography skull base to mid-thigh on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Appraise the appropriateness of delivering a Computed Tomography abdomen and pelvis without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of carrying out a Computed Tomography abdomen and pelvis without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Measure the appropriateness of undertaking a Magnetic Resonance Imaging pelvis without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Postneoadjuvant therapy. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Consider the appropriateness of providing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging pelvis without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Postneoadjuvant therapy. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Review the appropriateness of conducting a Ultrasound pelvis transrectal on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Postneoadjuvant therapy. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate (disagreement)**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert opinion**. |
Survey the appropriateness of delivering a Computed Tomography abdomen and pelvis with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Postneoadjuvant therapy. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Judge the appropriateness of administering a Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography skull base to mid-thigh on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Postneoadjuvant therapy. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of carrying out a Computed Tomography abdomen and pelvis without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Postneoadjuvant therapy. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Appraise the appropriateness of delivering a Computed Tomography colonography on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Postneoadjuvant therapy. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Assess how appropriate it would be to perform a Computed Tomography abdomen and pelvis without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: rectal cancer. Locoregional staging. Postneoadjuvant therapy. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Appraise the appropriateness of delivering a Computed Tomography chest with Intravenous contrast and Magnetic Resonance Imaging abdomen with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: colorectal cancer. Staging for distant metastases. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Consider the appropriateness of providing a Computed Tomography chest abdomen pelvis with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: colorectal cancer. Staging for distant metastases. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Gauge the appropriateness of executing a Computed Tomography chest with Intravenous contrast and Magnetic Resonance Imaging abdomen without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: colorectal cancer. Staging for distant metastases. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Investigate the appropriateness of performing a Computed Tomography chest without Intravenous contrast and Magnetic Resonance Imaging abdomen with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: colorectal cancer. Staging for distant metastases. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Consider the appropriateness of undertaking a Computed Tomography chest without Intravenous contrast and Magnetic Resonance Imaging abdomen without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: colorectal cancer. Staging for distant metastases. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Assess how appropriate it would be to perform a Computed Tomography chest abdomen pelvis without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: colorectal cancer. Staging for distant metastases. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Gauge the appropriateness of executing a Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography skull base to mid-thigh on a patient with the following characteristics: colorectal cancer. Staging for distant metastases. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Survey the appropriateness of delivering a Computed Tomography chest without and with Intravenous contrast and Magnetic Resonance Imaging abdomen without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: colorectal cancer. Staging for distant metastases. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of performing a Computed Tomography chest abdomen pelvis without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: colorectal cancer. Staging for distant metastases. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Assess how appropriate it would be to perform a Radiography foot on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of performing a Ultrasound foot on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Determine the appropriateness of administering a Magnetic Resonance Imaging foot without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Judge the appropriateness of administering a Magnetic Resonance Imaging foot without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Determine the appropriateness of executing a Computed Tomography foot with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Probe the appropriateness of offering a Computed Tomography foot without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Probe the appropriateness of offering a Computed Tomography foot without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of carrying out a 3-phase bone scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of performing a 3-phase bone scan and White Blood Cells scan and sulfur colloid scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Examine the appropriateness of offering a 3-phase bone scan and White Blood Cells scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Scrutinize the appropriateness of providing a 3-phase bone scan and White Blood Cells scan with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography or Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography / Computed Tomography foot on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabet... | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Examine the appropriateness of offering a Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography whole body on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of performing a White Blood Cells scan and sulfur colloid scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Inspect the appropriateness of conducting a White Blood Cells scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Initial imaging. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of performing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging foot without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Additio... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Survey the appropriateness of delivering a Magnetic Resonance Imaging foot without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Additional imaging... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Examine the appropriateness of offering a Computed Tomography foot with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Additional imaging following ... | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Determine the appropriateness of executing a Computed Tomography foot without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Additional imaging foll... | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of carrying out a 3-phase bone scan and White Blood Cells scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Additional imaging follow... | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Inspect the appropriateness of conducting a 3-phase bone scan and White Blood Cells scan with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography or Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography / Computed Tomography foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis o... | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Survey the appropriateness of delivering a Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography whole body on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. ... | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Weigh the appropriateness of administering a White Blood Cells scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Additional imaging following radiographs. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Investigate the appropriateness of performing a Ultrasound foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Additional imaging following radiographs. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Assess how appropriate it would be to perform a Computed Tomography foot without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Additional ... | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Analyze the appropriateness of providing a 3-phase bone scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Additional imaging following radiographs. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Consider the appropriateness of providing a 3-phase bone scan and White Blood Cells scan and sulfur colloid scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Addi... | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Consider the appropriateness of undertaking a White Blood Cells scan and sulfur colloid scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling without ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis or early neuropathic arthropathy changes of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Additional imaging follo... | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Consider the appropriateness of providing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging foot without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additional i... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Evaluate the appropriateness of carrying out a Magnetic Resonance Imaging foot without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additional imaging... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Examine the appropriateness of offering a Computed Tomography foot with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additional imaging following radi... | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Judge the appropriateness of administering a Computed Tomography foot without Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additional imaging followin... | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Assess how appropriate it would be to perform a 3-phase bone scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additional imaging following radiographs. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate (disagreement)**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert opinion**. |
Weigh the appropriateness of administering a 3-phase bone scan and White Blood Cells scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additional imaging following ra... | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Review the appropriateness of conducting a 3-phase bone scan and White Blood Cells scan with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography or Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography / Computed Tomography foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of th... | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Probe the appropriateness of offering a Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography whole body on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additio... | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **strong**. |
Survey the appropriateness of delivering a White Blood Cells scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additional imaging following radiographs. | The proposed procedure is **may be appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Appraise the appropriateness of delivering a Ultrasound foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additional imaging following radiographs. | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **expert consensus**. |
Consider the appropriateness of undertaking a Computed Tomography foot without and with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additional imagin... | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Gauge the appropriateness of executing a 3-phase bone scan and White Blood Cells scan and sulfur colloid scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additional ... | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Probe the appropriateness of offering a White Blood Cells scan and sulfur colloid scan foot on a patient with the following characteristics: soft-tissue swelling with ulcer. Suspected osteomyelitis of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without neuropathic arthropathy. Additional imaging following radio... | The proposed procedure is **usually not appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **limited**. |
Review the appropriateness of conducting a Best medical management including supervised exercise program only on a patient with the following characteristics: nonsmoker, sedentary lifestyle. No symptoms at rest but mild left lower-extremity claudication on walking, asymmetrically diminished left femoral pulse. Next ste... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **not specified**. |
Judge the appropriateness of administering a Risk factor analysis, lipid profile and ABIs on a patient with the following characteristics: nonsmoker, sedentary lifestyle. No symptoms at rest but mild left lower-extremity claudication on walking, asymmetrically diminished left femoral pulse. Next steps on initial physic... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **not specified**. |
Examine the appropriateness of offering a Ultrasound duplex Doppler lower extremity on a patient with the following characteristics: nonsmoker, sedentary lifestyle. No symptoms at rest but mild left lower-extremity claudication on walking, asymmetrically diminished left femoral pulse. Next steps on initial physician vi... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **not specified**. |
Inspect the appropriateness of conducting a Antiplatelet adjunctive therapy on a patient with the following characteristics: nonsmoker, sedentary lifestyle. No symptoms at rest but mild left lower-extremity claudication on walking, asymmetrically diminished left femoral pulse. Next steps on initial physician visit. | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **not specified**. |
Probe the appropriateness of offering a Computed Tomography Angiography abdomen and pelvis with bilateral lower extremity runoff with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: nonsmoker, sedentary lifestyle. No symptoms at rest but mild left lower-extremity claudication on walking, asymmetri... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **not specified**. |
Probe the appropriateness of offering a Magnetic Resonance Angiography abdomen and pelvis with bilateral lower extremity runoff with Intravenous contrast on a patient with the following characteristics: nonsmoker, sedentary lifestyle. No symptoms at rest but mild left lower-extremity claudication on walking, asymmetric... | The proposed procedure is **usually appropriate**.
The strength of the evidence for this recommendation is **not specified**. |
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