- In patients in whom an ACS is suspected, emergency referral for further assessment in a specialist setting is justified.
- ECG interpretation in acute chest pain can be highly specific for diagnosing MI.
- Point of care testing with troponins is cost-effective in triaging patients with suspected ACS.
- Resting ECG and exercise ECG are of only limited value in the diagnosis of CHD.
- The potential advantages of RACPCs are lost if there are long waiting times for further investigation.