Journal article
The diagnosis of myocardial infarction in critically ill patients: An agreement study
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to assess agreement among 4 intensivists in diagnosing myocardial infarction (MI) in critically ill patients based on screening electrocardiograms (ECGs) and cardiac troponin (cTn) levels.
METHODS: Consecutive patients admitted to a medical-surgical intensive care unit (ICU) underwent systematic screening with 12-lead ECGs and cTn measurements throughout their ICU stay. Independently, 4 raters interpreted the …
Authors
Lim W; Tkaczyk A; Holinski P; Qushmaq I; Jacka M; Khera V; Devereaux PJ; Terrenato I; Schunemann H; Heels-Ansdell D
Journal
Journal of Critical Care, Vol. 24, No. 3, pp. 447–452
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
9 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.jcrc.2008.08.012
ISSN
0883-9441