Prognostic Utility of a Modified HEART Score When Different Troponin Cut Points Are Used

Conclusions: Using the recommended 99th percentile cut point for hs-cTnT, the combination of a HS ≤ 3 with nonelevated hs-cTnT values over 2 hours identifies a low-risk cohort who can be considered for discharge from the emergency department without further testing. The prognostic utility of this strategy is greatly lessened as higher hs-cTnT cut points are used.
Source: Critical Pathways in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research