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Does point-of-care troponin measurement and transfer of care to a general practitioner reduce healthcare costs at 30 days compared to standard emergency department admittance in patients with a modified HEAR score ≤3?
Does point-of-care troponin measurement and transfer of care to a general practitioner reduce healthcare costs at 30 days compared to standard emergency department admittance in patients with a modified HEAR score ≤3?
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This letter highlights the ARTICA trial, a randomized controlled trial evaluating the safety and cost-effectiveness of pre-hospital rule-out of ACS using a modified HEART score and point-of-care troponin testing.
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