Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Versus Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Patients With Chest Pain Admitted to Telemetry: A Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The role of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in the management of symptomatic patients suspected of having coronary artery disease is expanding. However, prospective intermediate-term outcomes are lacking.

Objective

To compare CCTA with conventional noninvasive testing.

Design

Randomized, controlled comparative effectiveness trial. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00705458).

Setting

Telemetry-monitored wards of an inner-city medical center.

Patients

400 patients with acute chest pain (mean age, 57 years); 63% women; 54% Hispanic and 37% African-American; and low socioeconomic status.

Intervention

CCTA or radionuclide stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI).

Measurements

The primary outcome was cardiac catheterization not

SUBMITTER: Levsky JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4703121 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature