Publications by authors named "Javier Presencio-Dominguez"
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigates how well high-sensitivity troponin tests using point-of-care testing (POCT) devices can diagnose non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) compared to standard lab tests in emergency department patients with chest pain.
- - Conducted in two hospitals in Spain, the research involved 201 patients and found a strong correlation between POCT and laboratory results, with high diagnostic accuracy (AUC over 0.9) and faster testing times using POCT.
- - The findings indicate that high-sensitivity troponin POCT devices can effectively match laboratory methods for diagnosing NSTEMI, potentially leading to quicker clinical decisions and improved resource use in emergency settings.
