Point-of-care testing (POCT) is the analysis of patient specimens outside the clinical
laboratory, near or at the site of patient care, usually performed by clinical staff without …

Troponin has been the cornerstone of the definition of MI since its introduction to clinical
practice. High-sensitivity troponin has allowed clinicians to detect degrees of myocardial …

Background Elevated troponin level findings among patients presenting with suspected
acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or another intercurrent illness undeniably identifies patients …

Ischemic heart diseases (IHDs) remain a global health concern. Many IHD cases go
undiagnosed due to challenges in the initial diagnostic process, particularly in cases of …

Background Cardiac troponins are the preferred biomarkers for the diagnosis of acute
myocardial infarction. Although sex‐specific 99th percentile thresholds of troponins are …

Abstract The Asia-Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC) high-sensitivity troponin T (hs-TnT)
consensus recommendations and rapid algorithm were developed to provide guidance for …

Emergency departments (EDs) around the world are under increasing pressure, with
overcrowding increasing preventable errors, patient discomfort, violence and aggression …

Background A rise and/or fall in cardiac troponin value with at least one value above the
99th percentile upper reference limit is essential for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) …

Objectives Objectives were to (a) advance point-of-care (POC) education, international
exchange, and culture;(b) report needs assessment survey results from Thua Thien Hue …

Abstract According to the World Health Organization, the three leading causes of mortality in
lower-middle-income countries (LMIC) are ischemic heart disease (IHD), stroke, and lower …