Widespread Introduction of a High-Sensitivity Troponin Assay: Assessing the Impact on Patients and Health Services

Widespread Introduction of a High-Sensitivity Troponin Assay: Assessing the Impact on Patients and Health Services

Adoption of High-sensitivity troponin (hs-cTn) assays by hospitals worldwide is increasing. We sought to determine the effects of a simultaneous state-wide hs-cTn assay introduction on the implementing health service. A quasi-experimental pre–post design was used. Participants included all adult pat...

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Main Authors: Jaimi H. Greenslade, William Parsonage, Laura Foran, Louise McCormack, Sarah Ashover, Tanya Milburn, Sara Berndt, Martin Than, David Brain, Louise Cullen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
troponin
acute myocardial infarction
health services research
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/6/1883

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