Strategy for Building a Successful Coronary CT Angiography Program in the Emergency Department

Abstract Coronary CT angiography (cCTA) is a rapid, accurate, safe, and efficient technique for evaluating acute chest pain in patients with low-intermediate pretest probability of coronary artery disease. In this review, we outline a strategy for building and maintaining a successful cCTA program in the emergency department. We define success as the ability for a program to improve patient outcomes and yield cost savings for a health care organization. Establishing a successful program can be achieved by organizing a multidisciplinary task force, developing a shared vision, utilizing established guidelines, developing standardized workflow and chest pain management pathways, launching an effective educational campaign, and implementing a quality assurance program.
Source: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports - Category: Radiology Source Type: research