In patients with a suspected myocardial infarction, how does the combination of troponin testing and ECG compare to ECG alone in predicting patient outcomes?
Abstract
Combining troponin testing with ECG enhances diagnostic accuracy in suspected myocardial infarction without significantly improving patient outcomes compared to ECG alone with high-sensitivity troponin assays.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026