Project Lead: Dr Michael McDermott

Chest pain is one of the most common reasons for presentation to hospital worldwide, with more than one million attendances each year in the United Kingdom. Thankfully most people with chest pain are not experiencing a heart attack, but it often takes time and healthcare resources to rule-out this important diagnosis. Newer blood tests can now reassure patients and clinicians earlier after presentation to hospital in those who are not having a heart attack. However, there is variation in how these tests and clinical pathways are implemented across the UK. We will look at patient attendances with suspected heart attack and see how well patients are cared for, looking how care varies between men and women, different ages, and ethnic groups.

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