From image to action: Evaluating the translation of coronary CT angiography findings into cardiovascular prevention in the emergency department.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is increasingly used in emergency departments (ED) for chest pain evaluation, but its role in directing preventive therapy at discharge remains unclear.

Objectives

We aimed to determine whether CCTA findings were associated with statin initiation at discharge and to identify gaps in preventive care.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective observational study of adult patients (≥18 years) undergoing CCTA for chest pain in the ED of a large academic hospital. CCTA findings were categorized as no CAD, non-obstructive CAD (<50% stenosis), or obstructive CAD (≥50% stenosis). The primary outcome was statin initiation at discharge among statin-naïve patients. Secondary outcomes included cardiology referral and heart disease education. W

SUBMITTER: Shrestha P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12834925 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature