Early computed tomography coronary angiography in adults presenting with suspected acute coronary syndrome: the RAPID-CTCA RCT

Gray, AJ, Roobottom, C, Smith, JE and Curzen, Nick (2022) Early computed tomography coronary angiography in adults presenting with suspected acute coronary syndrome: the RAPID-CTCA RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 26 (37), 1-114.. (doi:10.3310/IRWI5180).

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Abstract

Background: Acute coronary syndrome is a common medical emergency. The optimal strategy to investigate patients who are at intermediate risk of acute coronary syndrome has not been fully determined.

Objective : To investigate the role of early computed tomography coronary angiography in the investigation and treatment of adults presenting with suspected acute coronary syndrome.

Design : A prospective, multicentre, open, parallel-group randomised controlled trial with blinded end-point adjudication.

Setting : Thirty-seven hospitals in the UK.

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Published date: 1 September 2022

Additional Information: Gray AJ, Roobottom C, Smith JE, Goodacre S, Oatey K, O'Brien R, Storey RF, Curzen N, Keating L, Kardos A, Felmeden D, Lee RJ, Thokala P, Lewis SC, Newby DE. Early computed tomography coronary angiography in adults presenting with suspected acute coronary syndrome: the RAPID-CTCA RCT. Health Technol Assess. 2022 Aug;26(37):1-114. doi: 10.3310/IRWI5180. PMID: 36062819