Silver Book

Silver Book Fact

Hospitalization from incorrect diagnosis of heart attacks costs $12 billion per year. If creatine kinase, myoglobin and troponin are used for detecting heart attack in ER patients with chest pain, costs can be reduced by approximately 30%.

Maisel A, Templin K, Love M, Clopton P. A Prospective Study of an Algorithm Using Cardiac Troponin I and Myoglobin as Adjuncts in the Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Intermediate Coronary Syndromes in a Veteran’s Hospital. Clinical Cardiology. 2000; 23: 915-920. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6655059/

Reference

Title
A Prospective Study of an Algorithm Using Cardiac Troponin I and Myoglobin as Adjuncts in the Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Intermediate Coronary Syndromes in a Veteran’s Hospital
Publication
Clinical Cardiology
Publication Date
2000
Authors
Maisel A, Templin K, Love M, Clopton P
Pages
915-920
URL
Read Full Resource

Categories

  • Innovative Medical Research
  • Economic Value

Related Facts

  • Identifying individuals at high risk for developing AFib
    Using simple bedside measures, identification of individuals at risk for developing atrial fibrillation is feasible. Selecting high-risk individuals for inclusion in atrial fibrillation prevention trials may also enhance prevention strategies.  
  • Aspirin, beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and statins, when taken in combination, have been estimated to reduce the relative risk of coronary heart disease mortality by 80%, compared with a placebo.  
  • A major objective is to control blood pressure and preempt primary and secondary stroke. Assessing specific antihypertensive therapies will identify specific treatments that will lower blood pressure.  
  • Development of a neuroprotective drug could potentially reduce disability from stroke by 50%.  
  • Life expectancy and quality of life gains from AVR
    A study of 4,617 patients who underwent aortic valve replacement (AVR) over a period of 20 years found significant gains in life expectancy and quality of life — 43,166 net life-years…