Importance of Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinics

Rapid access chest pain clinics (RACPAC) play a critical role in effectively managing patients who present with chest pain. These clinics were developed to quickly assess and differentiate between benign causes of chest pain and those requiring urgent medical intervention. Their structure allows for rapid evaluation and facilitated discharge of patients who are low risk, minimizing waiting times for new patients. This efficiency helps ensure that serious cardiac conditions are addressed promptly, ultimately improving patient outcomes and healthcare resource utilization.