Why the study?
Does the MACS decision rule accurately risk-stratify emergency department patients with suspected cardiac chest pain for 30-day MACE?
Population
1,161 emergency department patients with suspected cardiac chest pain
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
30 days
Authors
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Supports MACS for ED chest pain risk stratification; leaves open prospective confirmation of safety and efficiency.
Does the MACS decision rule accurately risk-stratify emergency department patients with suspected cardiac chest pain for 30-day MACE?
The MACS decision rule demonstrates high diagnostic performance for risk-stratifying ED patients with suspected cardiac chest pain, potentially reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.
Body et al. (2014) studied this question.
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