Hs-troponin assay in ED leads to more positive results in patients with chest pain
The introduction of high-sensitive (hs) troponin assay in the emergency department (ED) has resulted in an increased percentage of positive hs-troponin tests in patients with noncardiac chest pain, but the average number of diagnostic tests has dwindled in those with chest pain presenting to the ED, suggesting greater confidence of clinicians in their diagnosis, a study has found.
