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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance recommends specific pathways for recent-onset chest pain.
  • CT coronary angiography (CTCA) is a key diagnostic tool in evaluating suspected coronary artery disease.
  • Assessing compliance with NICE guidelines and the downstream use of invasive procedures is crucial for quality improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic utility and efficacy of CTCA in patients with recent-onset chest pain.
  • To assess compliance with NICE Clinical Guideline 95 regarding investigation pathways.
  • To analyze the utilization of invasive coronary angiography (ICA) and revascularisation rates post-CTCA.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective analysis of 5293 patients across nine UK centers (January 2018 - March 2020).
  • Data collected on CTCA diagnostic rates, Coronary Artery Disease-Reporting and Data System (CAD-RADS) classification, ICA use, and revascularisation.
  • ICA overuse was defined as undergoing ICA without subsequent revascularisation.

Main Results:

  • CTCA achieved a 96% diagnostic scan rate.
  • 12% of patients underwent ICA, with 48% of these not receiving revascularisation.
  • For CAD-RADS 0-2, ICA use was low (1%), with 94% not leading to revascularisation; for CAD-RADS 3, ICA use was 23% with 26% leading to revascularisation; for CAD-RADS 4-5, ICA revascularisation rates were high (64-74%).

Conclusions:

  • CTCA is a robust test for recent-onset chest pain, negating the need for further investigation in approximately 75% of patients.
  • Despite CTCA's efficacy, there is persistent overuse of invasive coronary angiography (ICA).
  • Nearly half of all ICA procedures performed did not result in revascularisation, indicating potential for improved guideline adherence and resource utilization.