Snapshot of suspected acute coronary syndrome assessment processes in the emergency department: A national cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The Snapshot of Suspected ACS Assessment (SSAASY) study aims to describe the assessment processes for patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Australian EDs, and to compare these processes with the National Heart Foundation of Australia and Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (NHFA/CSANZ) guidelines.

Methods

Between March and May 2021, a cross-sectional survey of Australian EDs was undertaken to investigate the assessment strategies used within the ED. All public and private hospitals identified as having dedicated EDs were invited to participate. Respondents provided data on hospital, ED and cardiac service characteristics. They also provided data on the risk stratification process recommended within their department (risk scores, troponi

SUBMITTER: Brownlee E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10946811 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature