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Randomized Investigation of Chest Pain Diagnostic Strategies
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Clinical decision unit care, coupled with cardiac MRI for Acute Coronary Syndrome and Chest Pain. Completed, enrolled 105 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Clinical decision units (CDUs) improve resource utilization and are a recommended care option by the American College of Cardiology / American Heart Association, but are underutilized in non-low risk chest pain patients due to weaknesses of traditional cardiac testing. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is sensitive and specific for ischemia, can simultaneously assess cardiac function and myocardial perfusion, and could revolutionize the diagnostic process for intermediate risk patients with chest pain. The primary objective of this trial is to measure the efficiency and safety of a combined CDU-CMR care pathway compared to inpatient care among patients with non-low risk acute chest pain.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
After ED evaluation, patients are randomized to clinical decision unit care or inpatient care. Patients in the clinical decision unit will also undergo a stress cardiac MRI. Patients in the inpatient care arm may undergo any desired testing, including cardiac MRI, as determined by their treating physician.