Risk Stratification for MI in the ED Using
High-Sensitivity POC Troponin
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the use and impact of rapid risk assessment strategies for patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome in the ED.
- Evaluate new point-of care (POC) high sensitivity (HS) troponin assays and the evidence for assay use.
- Describe the benefits of use of HS assays – both lab and POC
- Discuss key elements required for successful implementation of HS POC assays in the ED setting.
Speaker
LOUISE CULLEN MBBS(Hon) FACEM FESC PhD
Emergency Physician, Clinician Researcher
Dr. Cullen is a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine with more than 20 years of experience, based in Brisbane, Australia. She is enthusiastically involved in the translation of research by clinical redesign and innovation and has authored over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
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