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Efficacy Evaluation of Observation Unit Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Patients With Intermediate Risk Acute Chest Pain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating OU - Cardiac MRI and OU - Conventional Care Testing for Acute Coronary Syndrome and Chest Pain. Completed, enrolled 124 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the best way to evaluate patients with chest pain in the emergency department. It compares types of cardiac tests performed while receiving treatment in an observation unit. Patients will either undergo cardiac MRI testing or conventional care testing. Patients treated in the conventional care testing group will undergo the testing their doctor determines is best for them. All patients will undergo follow up to find out if they have had any heart related events.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
During ED evaluation, patients are randomized to cardiac MRI or conventional care testing.
Patients in the conventional testing arm will undergo testing as determined by their treating physician.