A single high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) test with findings below the level of detection, teamed with a nonischemic electrocardiogram (ECG), can identify patients with chest pain in the ...

When Marc Hammer went to the emergency room feeling fatigued and dizzy, he had no idea his life was actually at risk. “I’m an avid cyclist and walk five to 15 miles a day,” said Hammer, “so you can ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- In the emergency department, there's now a faster test to tell if you're having a heart attack. "The sooner you get in, the sooner we make the diagnosis, the better your outcome ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. A new highly sensitive blood test can safely rule out heart ...

A single troponin level measurement test and an electrocardiogram may be sufficient to rule out the risk of a heart attack in patients complaining of chest pain, according to a study in the Journal of ...

The newer high-sensitivity troponin test discovers smaller amounts of heart-specific proteins, troponins, than the older troponin test and thus identifies more myocardial infarction patients than ...

Jerusalem, Israel - Troponin elevations in hospitalized patients are frequently not associated with an acute coronary syndrome—they can, in fact, occur within a broad range of other clinical ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio ORLANDO, Fla. — Troponin testing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Using a novel saliva-based rapid cardiac troponin I test to diagnose MI was feasible, according to the results ...