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Troponin I Point of Care Testing for Patients with Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome or Myocardial Infarction: Clinical Utility, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines

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Completed
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Summary of Abstracts
Project Number:
RB1463-000

Question

  1. What is the clinical utility of troponin I point of care testing for patients with chest pains, suspected acute coronary syndrome or myocardial infarction?
  2. What is the cost-effectiveness of troponin I point of care testing for patients with chest pains, suspected acute coronary syndrome or myocardial infarction?
  3. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of troponin I point of care testing in non-emergency department settings?

Key Message

​No relevant literature was identified regarding the clinical utility or cost-effectiveness of troponin I point of care testing for patients with chest pains, suspected acute coronary syndrome or myocardial infarction. In addition, no evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding the use of troponin I point of care testing in non-emergency department settings.

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