hs-TnT Rapid Diagnosis of AMI- ESC 0h/1h Algorithm
20 June 2020
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- European Society Cardiology (ESC) 0h/1h algorithm is recommended as an alternative to 0h/3h algorithm if a validated high-sensitivity troponin is available
- It provides fast disposition of patients into rule-in and rule-out
- Serial testing is recommended for early presenters
- Similar performance is observed in relevant sub-groups of population
- 0h/1h algorithm is cost-effective, reducing length of stay (LOS) and health care resource utilization
