The Access Project - Assessment of Coronary artery disease using CT Effectively for Stable Symptoms [ 2013 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof John Beltrame (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Christopher Zeitz ,  A/Pr Matthew Worthley ,  Dr Rosanna Tavella

Brief description Invasive Coronary Angiography (ICA) provides x-ray visualisation of coronary disease (CAD) that is essential for coronary surgery/balloon angioplasty. However many patients undergo this procedure without requiring these therapies despite the associated severe complications. The ACCESS Project screens patients scheduled for ICA, identifying those unlikely to have CAD and referring them for non-invasive CT angiography. This strategy reduces procedure complications and result in major cost savings.

Funding Amount $AUD 754,369.75

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health