Point-of-Care Testing for Cardiac Biomarkers in the ED: A Blueprint for Implementation
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In this EMCREG-International newsletter, we would like to provide for you the evidence basis, and a “blueprint,” for implementing point-of care (POC) laboratory testing in your emergency department. In particular, cardiac biomarkers such as myoglobin, CKMB, troponin and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) are integral for clinical decision-making in the emergency setting. Risk stratifi cation for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients can be performed with POC testing. Identifi cation of high-risk ACS patients for disposition to the coronary care unit or the cardiac catheterization laboratory, as well as to provide guideline-based antithrombotic and anti-platelet therapy, can be facilitated with POC testing. Typically, time savings of an hour or more can be realized with POC testing compared to sending the test to a central laboratory for analysis.
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