Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Feb 2013
Meta AnalysisOutcomes after coronary computed tomography angiography in the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials.
The aim of the study was to systematically review and perform a meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) versus usual care (UC) triage of acute chest pain in the emergency department (ED). ⋯ Compared with UC, the use of CCTA in the ED is associated with decreased ED cost and length of stay but increased ICA and revascularization.