ACR Releases Appropriateness Criteria on Imaging for Suspected Diaphragm Dysfunction

New ACR Appropriateness Criteria for suspected diaphragm dysfunction: imaging, especially real-time evaluation, helps confirm diagnosis and assess underlying causes. Evidence-based guideline using GRADE methodology.

• Focuses on initial imaging choices to confirm diaphragm dysfunction and evaluate underlying pathology.
• Employs GRADE methodology and RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method for evidence synthesis.
• Applies to patients with dyspnea, orthopnea, or incidentally detected elevated hemidiaphragm.

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