Singap Med J
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To compare the 30-day cardiac event rate between patients aged at least 60 years (geriatric group) with those younger than 60 (younger group), who were enrolled in an Emergency department-based chest pain centre management protocol. ⋯ The ED-based chest pain unit represents an effective way for the risk-stratification and management of both geriatric and young patients with low-to-moderate risk of acute coronary events.