Table 2.
Appropriateness of Echocardiographic Utilization
Historical Cohort (% {95% CI}) | SCAMP Cohort (% {95% CI}) | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
Patients with exertional chest pain who did not have an echocardiogram | 58/151 | 19/141 | <0.0001 |
(38.4 {30.7–46.2}) | (13.5 {7.8–19.1}) | ||
Patients with chest pain only at rest without other concerning features who had an echocardiogram | 71/255 | 34/233 | 0.001 |
(27.8 {22.3–33.3}) | (15.2 {10.5–20.0}) |
SCAMP indicates Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plans.