Is it prime time for "rapid comprehensive cardiopulmonary imaging" in the emergency department?

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Is it prime time for "rapid comprehensive cardiopulmonary imaging" in the emergency department?

Cardiol Clin. 2012 Nov;30(4):523-32

Authors: Chang AM, Hollander JE

Abstract
Reducing hospital admissions through improved risk stratification of patients with potential acute coronary syndrome represents a critical focus for reducing health care expenditure. Coronary computed tomographic angiography (CTA) has been used with increasing frequency as part of the evaluation of chest pain in the Emergency Department. In the appropriate group of patients at low to intermediate risk CTA appears to be an excellent evaluation strategy, safely and efficiently allowing for the rapid discharge of patients home.

PMID: 23102029 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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