Emergency Department Referral of Patients With Chest Pain for Noninvasive Cardiac Testing and 2-Year Clinical Outcomes.
Dustin G MarkJie HuangDustin W BallardDavid R VinsonJamal S RanaDana R SaxAdina S RauchwergerMary E Reednull nullPublished in: Circulation. Cardiovascular quality and outcomes (2024)
Increases in NICT referrals were not associated with changes in the hazard of MACE within 2 years following emergency department visits for chest pain without evidence of acute myocardial injury. These findings further highlight the need for evidence-based guidance regarding the appropriate use of NICT in this population.