Teaching Points
- Noninvasive imaging is increasingly being used in the acute assessment of suspected acute coronary syndrome.
- CTCA & TRO can help rule out important causes of chest pain & have been shown to reduce hospital admissions & lengths of stay. CT techniques can be done quickly & relatively cheaply.
- MPS & stress testing (ECG and echo) remain important imaging techniques in the assessment of acute coronary syndrome.
- The overall choice of non-invasive imaging technique depends on various factors, particularly local expertise & availability of services.
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