Validation of the RETRIEVE (REverse TRIage EVEnts) Criteria for Same Day Return of Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients to Referring Non-PCI Centres

The RETRIEVE criteria can be used successfully to identify NSTEACS patients suitable for transfer back to NPCIC following PCI. Same day transfer to a NPCIC using the RETRIEVE criteria was associated with very low rates of major complications or repeat transfer and appears to be as safe as routine overnight observation in a PCIC.