Fast heart attack blood test in the ambulance
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a quick blood test done by paramedics in the ambulance can safely rule out a heart attack in patients with chest pain or similar symptoms. The goal is to help patients get faster, more accurate care before reaching the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- Paramedics responding to you have special equipment to do a blood test on scene
- You have symptoms suggesting a possible heart attack (like chest pain, shortness of breath, or arm pain)
- You are being transported to a hospital for evaluation
- Your ambulance EKG (heart rhythm strip) does not show a specific pattern called ST-segment elevation
- You do not need emergency life-saving procedures that would prevent study participation
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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