6.1.3.1 Biochemical Markers for Myocardial Infarction Used in Combination with Clinical Decision Limits. Influence of S-Myoglobin on the Predictive Values
Abstract
To predict the development of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in a patient with chest pain or other symptoms compatible with myocardial infarction is a difficult clinical problem. In this study of 927 consecutive patients with a suspected AM1 symptoms selected by the Multicenter Chest Pain Study Group were tested. An equation was constructed based on five of the most significant variables found. In a subgroup of 305 patients the additional value of S-Myoglobin was tested and found to be valuable for the decision of further handling of the patient with suspected AMI.
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