The document, published Aug. 30 in the AHA’s journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, standardized data elements for consistent reporting on chest pain cases and established new ...

In some U.S. emergency departments (EDs), the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 0/1-hour troponin algorithm has shown uniquely poor performance ruling out cardiac events in patients presenting with ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) expert decision pathway for chest pain can safely and effectively rule out acute coronary syndromes in most patients, but not for those with known coronary ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A “CT first” strategy was tied to higher revascularization rates vs. other tests for chest pain. CABG or PCI was ...

A new expert consensus document published by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) aims to provide more practical guidance and detailed definitions regarding the evaluation and treatment of acute ...

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It can happen anywhere—at a sunny café sipping your favorite drink, on your morning walk, winding down from a long day at work, or enjoying a night out with friends. Out of the blue, you notice ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) have issued a set of data standards for chest pain and acute myocardial infarction (MI) to accompany last year's guidelines ...

Chest pain is one of the leading reasons for adult emergency room visits in the United States, accounting for more than 7 million visits annually. Properly identifying and treating dangerous and ...