Journal article
Application of High-Sensitivity Troponin in Suspected Myocardial Infarction
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Data regarding high-sensitivity troponin concentrations in patients presenting to the emergency department with symptoms suggestive of myocardial infarction may be useful in determining the probability of myocardial infarction and subsequent 30-day outcomes.
METHODS: In 15 international cohorts of patients presenting to the emergency department with symptoms suggestive of myocardial infarction, we determined the concentrations of …
Authors
Neumann JT; Twerenbold R; Ojeda F; Sörensen NA; Chapman AR; Shah ASV; Anand A; Boeddinghaus J; Nestelberger T; Badertscher P
Journal
New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 380, No. 26, pp. 2529–2540
Publisher
Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Date
June 27, 2019
DOI
10.1056/nejmoa1803377
ISSN
0028-4793