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

Publication/Presentation Date

11-1-2012

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.

Volume

30

Issue

4

First Page

523

Last Page

532

ISSN

1558-2264

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

23102029

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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