ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is the most acute manifestation of
coronary artery disease and is associated with great morbidity and mortality. A complete …

The use of a large number of cardiovascular biomarkers, meant to complement the use of
the electrocardiogram, echocardiography cardiac imaging, and clinical symptom …

The recommendations listed in this CPG are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive evidence review was conducted through October 2012, and other selected …

The recommendations listed in this CPG are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive evidence review was conducted through October 2012, and other selected …

comprehensive review of the published evidence for management of a given condition
according to ESC Committee for Practice Guidelines (CPG) policy. A critical evaluation of …

The term acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to any group of clinical symptoms
compatible with acute myocardial ischemia and includes unstable angina (UA), non—ST …

Background B-type natriuretic peptide is released from the cardiac ventricles in response to
increased wall tension. Methods We conducted a prospective study of 1586 patients who …

Background The scarcity of early biomarkers for acute renal failure has hindered our ability
to launch preventive and therapeutic measures for this disorder in a timely manner. We …

Background The natriuretic peptides are counterregulatory hormones involved in volume
homeostasis and cardiovascular remodeling. The prognostic significance of plasma …

echocardiogram) may be expected to facilitate the identification of patients with chest pain of
an ischemic etiology (angina). In a patient presenting to the emergency department with …