High-sensitivity troponin assays for the early rule-out or diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in people with acute chest pain: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis

High-sensitivity troponin assays for the early rule-out or diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in people with acute chest pain: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis

Background: Early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) can ensure quick and effective treatment but only 20% of adults with emergency admissions for chest pain have an AMI. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) assays may allow rapid rule-out of AMI and avoidance of unnecessary hospit...

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Main Authors: Marie Westwood, Thea van Asselt, Bram Ramaekers, Penny Whiting, Praveen Thokala, Manuela Joore, Nigel Armstrong, Janine Ross, Johan Severens, Jos Kleijnen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2015-06-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Subjects:
high sensitivity
cardiac troponin assay
early diagnosis
acute myocardial infarction
chest pain
systematic review
cost-effectiveness analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta19440

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https://doi.org/10.3310/hta19440

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