Wednesday, January 21, 2015

BMJ - Troponin for Dx of MI in Women

"High sensitivity cardiac troponin and the under-diagnosis of myocardial infarction in women: prospective cohort study"  

"Conclusions
Although having little effect in men, a high sensitivity troponin assay with sex specific diagnostic thresholds may double the diagnosis of myocardial infarction in women and identify those at high risk of reinfarction and death. Whether use of sex specific diagnostic thresholds will improve outcomes and tackle inequalities in the treatment of women with suspected acute coronary syndrome requires urgent attention."   



http://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.g7873   

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