CT Coronary Angiography in Intermediate-, High-Risk Patients Fails to Improve Outcomes in Emergency Department, Study Shows
Early computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) in intermediate- or high-risk patients presenting to the emergency department with suspected or provisionally diagnosed acute coronary syndrome (ACS) did not impact overall treatment or prevention of ACS but was associated with a modest increase in length of stay and healthcare costs, according to late-breaking trial results presented Monday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2020 virtual conference.