Rapid diagnostic protocol for patients with chest pain.

摘要

On the basis of thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) score, ECG, and a point-of-care biomarker panel of troponin, creatine kinase MB, and myoglobin, Martin Than and colleagues identified patients with chest pain who were at very low risk of a short-term major adverse cardiac event and who might be suitable for early discharge. We are a little concerned about missing TIMI score data. The score includes "three or more risk factors for coronary artery disease