Implementation of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assays in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few data exist regarding the implementation of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) assays in the United States since their approval.

Objectives

This study sought to explore trends in hs-cTn assay implementation over time and assess the association of their use with in-hospital cardiac testing and outcomes.

Methods

The study examined trends in implementation of hs-cTn assays among participating hospitals in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry Chest Pain-MI [Myocardial Infarction] Registry from January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021. Associations among hs-cTn use, use of in-hospital diagnostic imaging, and patient outcomes were assessed using generalized estimating equation models with logistic or gamma distributions.

Results

Among 550

SUBMITTER: McCarthy C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10037558 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature