High sensitivity troponin. An early rule out test for acute myocardial infarction in the emergency department?
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Report By: Christopher Orsborne - medical student
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Search checked by Christopher Orsborne - medical student
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Institution: university of manchester
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Date Submitted: 24th June 2011
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Last Modified: 24th June 2011
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Status: Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [patients who present to the ED with chest pain suggestive of acute myocardial infarction] does [high sensitivity troponin compared to standard troponin testing] enable a [more accurate early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction]?