Evaluation of Guideline Adherence for Cardiac Catheterization in Patients With Presumed Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease in Germany (ENLIGHT-KHK) – A Multicentre, Prospective, Observational Study

The diagnosis or exclusion of obstructive stable coronary artery disease (SCAD) in clinical practice is challenging and therefore clinical guidelines provide recommendations on the use of non-invasive and invasive testing. For Germany, data obtained from the OECD and health insurances indicate a potential non-adherence to guideline-recommended diagnostic pathways. However, there is a lack of prospective and reliable evidence for appropriate use of invasive coronary angiography (CA) in Germany.