AIMS
Despite continuous improvements in diagnostic tools, the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is still based on electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac biomarkers supported by other non-invasive imaging techniques. However, ECG has limited sensitivity, while high-sensitivity troponin assays may show reduced...
F. Giacobbe, O. de Filippo, M. Petracca et al.· Cardiovascular Research· 0 citations
Implementation of whole-blood hs-cTnI testing at the point of care into an accelerated diagnostic pathway was safe and reduced length of stay in the ED compared with laboratory testing.
Martin P. Than, J. Pickering, Laura R. Joyce et al.· Circulation· 0 citations
BACKGROUND AND AIMS
N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is recommended to guide echocardiography referral in community-based patients with suspected heart failure (HF), but diagnostic performance is influenced by individual characteristics including age, ethnicity, kidney function, cardiac rhythm, and...
K. Docherty, B. Heywood, L. Anderson et al.· European Heart Journal· 0 citations
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