ESC Press Releases | EVINCI results could lead to 75% reduction of invasive procedures for patients with suspected coronary artery disease

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EVINCI results could lead to 

75% reduction of invasive 

procedures for patients 

with suspected 

coronary artery disease 

Topics: Non-invasive imaging: Echocardiography, MR/CT, Nuclear

Date: 26 Jun 2012

*Embargoed until: 26 June 2012 13h00 CEST*





Madrid, 26 June 2012: Preliminary findings from the EVINCI study show that the prevalence of “significant” coronary artery disease in patients with chest pain symptoms is lower than expected in Europe. In as much as 75% of this population an accurate non-invasive screening could avoid unnecessary and costly invasive procedures. The three year multicentre European trial will define the most cost effective strategy for diagnosing patients with suspected coronary artery disease.

ENDS 

Authors: ESC Press Office
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Notes to editor
About the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) represents more than 75,000 cardiology professionals across Europe and the Mediterranean.  Its mission is to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe.