To investigate the utilization of in-hospital CCTA in Germany between 2005 and 2023, describing demographic aspects, patient characteristics, diagnoses, procedures, and changes over time.
Approach:
Key Findings:
475,740 CCTA scans performed from 2005 to 2023, with a median age of 72 years and 43.8% female.
CCTA scans increased from 5,011 in 2005 to 56,063 in 2023, while invasive coronary angiography rates remained stable.
59.3% of CCTA scans were conducted in urban hospitals.
Interpretation:
Remove this section as it contains unsupported conclusions.
Limitations:
The study relies on anonymized data, limiting the ability to assess individual patient outcomes.
Data may not capture all relevant clinical factors influencing CCTA utilization.
Conclusion:
Revise to remove unsupported implications about the findings.
