Faster heart attack diagnosis with a sensitive blood test
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a highly sensitive blood test can quickly and accurately diagnose a heart attack in people arriving at the hospital with chest pain or other symptoms. If you qualify, you may receive a faster diagnosis, which could lead to quicker treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are coming to the hospital with symptoms that suggest a possible heart attack or unstable angina (chest pain or discomfort).
- Your doctor has ordered a blood test for high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (a protein released when the heart is damaged).
- You do not have a specific type of heart attack called STEMI that requires emergency procedures to open a blocked artery.
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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