Short-term prognosis of unstable angina in the era of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin: insights for early rule-out strategies

Conclusion Single measurement hsTnT strategies, successfully tested to rule-out MI, may allow safe ED discharge of patients with a suspected acute coronary syndrome: even if UA may not be excluded, its short-term prognosis is favorable. UA patients with a C-reactive protein>4.5 mg/L and older than 60 years have a substantial medium-term cardiovascular risk and may benefit from a timely outpatient diagnostic assessment.
Source: Coronary Artery Disease - Category: Cardiology Tags: Unstable Angina Source Type: research