Why the study?
Does a rapid 0h and 3h rule-out protocol using high-sensitive cardiac troponin safely rule out acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with acute chest pain?
Population
Patients presenting to the emergency department with symptoms suggestive of acute myocardial infarction…
Comparison
Rapid rule-out protocol using high-sensitive… vs Standard 6h to 12h rule-out protocol with…
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports 2011 ESC 0h/3h hs-cTn rule-out for acute chest pain; leaves open prospective trial validation.
Does a rapid 0h and 3h rule-out protocol using high-sensitive cardiac troponin safely rule out acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with acute chest pain?
The 2011 ESC guidelines' recommendation for a 0h/3h rapid rule-out protocol using high-sensitivity cardiac troponin is a timely and practical approach for managing patients with acute chest pain, despite the current lack of prospective interventional trials.
Christian Müller (2012) studied this question.
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