Why the study?
Does the HEART Pathway reduce objective cardiac testing in adult emergency department patients with symptoms related to acute coronary syndrome without ST-elevation?
Population
282 adult emergency department patients with symptoms related to acute coronary syndrome without…
Comparison
HEART Pathway vs Usual care based on American College of…
Design
RCT, randomized
Follow-up
30 days
Authors
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Supports HEART Pathway adoption in ED chest pain to limit testing; extends randomized evidence for its safe implementation.
Does the HEART Pathway reduce objective cardiac testing in adult emergency department patients with symptoms related to acute coronary syndrome without ST-elevation?
The HEART Pathway safely reduces objective cardiac testing and length of stay while increasing early discharges in emergency department patients with acute chest pain.
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