Clinical significance of initial troponin I in the grey zone in emergency department chest pain patients: a retrospective pilot study

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Lee, Hwee Min, Kerr, Debra, Ici, Darach O'H and Kelly, Anne-Maree (2010) Clinical significance of initial troponin I in the grey zone in emergency department chest pain patients: a retrospective pilot study. Emergency Medicine Journal, 27 (4). pp. 302-304. ISSN 1472-0205 (print) 1472-0213 (online)

Abstract

Aim ‘Normal’ range for cardiac troponin I (TnI) has changed with more sensitive tests, but the validity of low-level elevations is contentious. We aimed to describe the characteristics and outcome of patients with an initial TnI level 1–5 times the upper limit of normal. Methods Retrospective study of patients assessed for ACS with initial TnI level between 0.05–0.19 ng/ml. Data collected included demographics, clinical data, TnI levels and outcome. Primary outcome was the proportion of patients who had a serial TnI rise consistent with ACS. Results 72 patients were studied; median age 71, median TIMI score 3, 66.7% male. 35 patients (48.6%) had a TnI rise consistent with ACS. Conclusion Approximately half of patients with initial TnI between 0.05–0.19ng/ml had a TnI rise consistent with ACS. An initial TnI in this range is not, of itself, indicative of ACS. Clinical decision-making should be guided by clinical features and serial TnI measurement.

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Item type Article
URI https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/7854
DOI 10.1136/emj.2009.077669
Official URL http://emj.bmj.com/content/27/4/302
Subjects Historical > FOR Classification > 1110 Nursing
Historical > FOR Classification > 1117 Public Health and Health Services
Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > School of Nursing and Midwifery
Keywords ResPubID22744, emergency service, chest pain, retrospective studies
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