The Evaluation and Management of Patients With Acute ChesT Pain in China

The Evaluation and Management of Patients With Acute ChesT Pain in China

EMPACT is the first attempt to comprehensively evaluate the current emergency care of acute chest pain from a regional representative sample in China.Findings will allow new opportunities to facilitate the clinical quality improvements and ultimately reduce the mortality and health care burden in patients with acute chest pain. It also will help to establish a regional network and database for further research and performance improvement.

Inclusion criteria

1. Eighteen years and older
2. Presenting to the ED
3. With acute chest pain or suspected ACS
4. Symptoms occurring within 24 hours
5. Informed consent from patient or next of kin

Exclusion criteria

1. Chest pain caused by trauma
2. Persisting or recurrent chest pain caused by rheumatic diseases or cancer
3. Transferred from another grade II or grade III hospital
4. Presenting to the ED again within 30 days after initial enrollment