Noise Versus Signal: The Clinical Implications of an Increasingly Sensitive Troponin Assay for Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome

Conclusions:Although non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction diagnosis at admission and a positive troponin were more frequent postassay change, rates of anticoagulation and cardiac catheterization were lower and a non-ACS diagnosis at discharge was more common. These data suggest an evolving understanding and clinical impact of contemporary troponin assays when used in real-world settings.
Source: Critical Pathways in Cardiology: A Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine - Category: Cardiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research