scholarly journals Economic Considerations of Early Rule-In/Rule-Out Algorithms for The Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction in The Emergency Department Using Cardiac Troponin and Glycemic Biomarkers

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 593-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen Shortt ◽  
Feng Xie ◽  
Richard Whitlock ◽  
Jinhui Ma ◽  
Natasha Clayton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Cardiac Troponin ◽  
Troponin I ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Hb A1c ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Rule Out

Abstract BACKGROUND We have previously demonstrated the utility of a rule-in/rule-out strategy for myocardial infarction (MI) using glycemic biomarkers in combination with cardiac troponin in the emergency department (ED). Given that the cost of assessing patients with possible MI in the ED is increasing, we sought to compare the health services cost of our previously identified early rule-in/rule-out approaches for MI among patients who present to the ED with symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). METHODS We compared the cost differences between different rule-in/rule-out strategies for MI using presentation cardiac troponin I (cTnI), high-sensitivity cTnI (hs-cTnI), high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT), glucose, and/or hemoglobin A1c (Hb A1c) in 1137 ED patients (7-day MI n = 133) as per our previously defined algorithms and compared them with the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 0-h algorithm-cutoffs. Costs associated with each decision model were obtained from site-specific sources (length of stay) and provincial sources (Ontario Case Costing Initiative). RESULTS Algorithms incorporating cardiac troponin and glucose for early rule-in/rule-out were the most cost effective and clinically safest methods (i.e., ≤1 MI missed) for early decision making, with hs-cTnI and glucose yielding lower costs compared to cTnI and glucose, despite the higher price for the hs-cTnI test. The addition of Hb A1c to the algorithms increased the cost of these algorithms but did not miss any additional patients with MI. Applying the ESC 0-h algorithm-cutoffs for hs-cTnI and hs-cTnT were the most costly. CONCLUSIONS Rule-in/rule-out algorithms incorporating presentation glucose with high-sensitivity cardiac troponin are the safest and most cost-effective options as compared to the ESC 0-h algorithm-cutoffs.

scholarly journals Novel high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I assay in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome

Heart ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. heartjnl-2018-314093 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew R Chapman ◽  
Takeshi Fujisawa ◽  
Kuan Ken Lee ◽  
Jack Patrick Andrews ◽  
Atul Anand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Risk Stratification ◽  
Cardiac Troponin ◽  
Cardiac Death ◽  
Troponin I ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Cardiac Troponin I ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Rule Out

BackgroundHigh-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays enable the early risk stratification of patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome to identify those at low risk of myocardial infarction or cardiac death. We evaluated the performance of a novel high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I assay in early rule out pathways.MethodsIn 1920 patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome, cardiac troponin was measured using the Siemens Atellica high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I assay (99th centile: 34 ng/L women, 53 ng/L men). We evaluated three pathways which use either low risk-stratification thresholds of cardiac troponin (High-SensitivityTroponin in the Evaluation of patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (High-STEACS) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 1 hour pathway) or the 99th centile diagnostic threshold (ESC 3 hour pathway) to rule out myocardial infarction.ResultsThe primary outcome of myocardial infarction or cardiac death at 30 days occurred in 14.4% (277/1920). The High-STEACS pathway ruled out 63% of patients (1218/1920), with five missed events for a negative predictive value (NPV) of 99.5% (95% CI (CI) 99.1% to 99.8%). Similar performance was observed for the ESC 1 hour pathway with an NPV of 99.0% (97.6% to 99.8%). In contrast, the ESC 3 hour pathway ruled out 65% of patients (1248/1920), but missed 25 events for an NPV of 98.0% (97.1% to 98.7%).ConclusionsA novel high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I assay can safely identify patients at low risk of myocardial infarction or cardiac death. Diagnostic pathways that use low cardiac troponin concentrations for risk stratification miss fewer events than those that rely on the 99th centile to rule out myocardial infarction.Trial registrationNCT1852123.

scholarly journals Prospective validation of 0-hour/1-hour algorithm using high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I in Japanese patients presenting to emergency department

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Ohtake ◽  
J Ishii ◽  
H Nishimura ◽  
H Kawai ◽  
T Muramatsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Cardiac Troponin ◽  
Troponin I ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Japanese Patients ◽  
Cardiac Troponin I ◽  
St Segment Elevation ◽  
Rule Out

Abstract Background The diagnostic performance of 0-hour/1-hour algorithm using high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hsTnI) for non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) has not been evaluated in an Asian population. Purpose We aimed to prospectively validate the 0-hour/1-hour algorithm using hsTnI in a Japanese population. Method We enrolled 754 Japanese patients (mean age of 70 years, 395 men) presenting to our emergency department with symptoms suggestive of NSTEMI. The hsTnI concentration was measured using the Siemens ADVIA Centaur hsTnI assay at presentation and after 1 hour. Patients were divided into three groups according to the algorithm: hsTnI below 3 ng/L (only applicable if chest pain onset >3 hours) or below 6 ng/L and delta 1 hour below 3 ng/L were the “rule-out” group; hsTnI at least 120 ng/L or delta 1 hour at least 12 ng/L were in the “rule-in” group; the remaining patients were classified as the “observe” group. Based on the Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction, the final diagnosis was adjudicated by 2 independent cardiologists using all available information, including coronary angiography, coronary computed tomography, and follow-up data. Safety of rule-out was quantified by the negative predictive value (NPV) for NSTEMI, accuracy of rule-in by the positive predictive value (PPV), and overall efficacy by the proportion of patients triaged towards rule-out or rule-in within 1 hour. Results Prevalence of NSTEMI was 6.5%. The safety of rule-out (NPV 100%), accuracy of rule-in (PPV 26%), and overall efficacy (54%) were shown in Figure. Conclusion The 0-hour/1-hour algorithm using hsTnI is very safe and effective in triaging Japanese patients with suspected NSTEMI. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None

scholarly journals Evaluating Rapid Rule-out of Acute Myocardial Infarction Using a High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Assay at Presentation

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 820-829 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaimi Greenslade ◽  
Elizabeth Cho ◽  
Christopher Van Hise ◽  
Tracey Hawkins ◽  
William Parsonage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Cardiac Troponin ◽  
Troponin I ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Cardiac Troponin I ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Rule Out

Abstract BACKGROUND Low concentrations of cardiac troponin (cTn) have been recommended for rapid rule-out of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). We examined the Beckman Coulter Access high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) assay to identify a single test threshold that can safely rule out AMI. METHODS This analysis used stored samples collected in 2 prospective observational studies. In all, 1871 patients presenting to a tertiary emergency department with symptoms of acute coronary syndrome had blood taken for measurement of cTnI on presentation. The endpoint was type 1 myocardial infarction (T1MI). Sensitivity and negative predictive value (NPV) were calculated for hs-cTnI values below the 99th percentile. RESULTS Ninety-eight patients had T1MI (5.2%), and 638 (34.1%) patients had an hs-cTnI <2 ng/L (limit of detection), with sensitivity of 99.0% (95% CI, 94.4%–100%) and NPV of 99.8% (95% CI, 99.1%–100%). No hs-cTnI value above a concentration of 2 ng/L achieved sensitivity of 99%. However, an NPV of 99.5% was achieved at values <6 ng/L. A cutoff <6 ng/L enabled 1475 (78.8%) patients to be ruled out on presentation with sensitivity of 93.9% (95% CI, 87.1%–97.7%). CONCLUSIONS A single baseline cTn <2 ng/L measured with the Access hs-cTnI assay performed well for rule-out of AMI. This cutoff concentration identified 99% of patients with AMI and could reduce the number of patients requiring lengthy assessment. A cutoff of <6 ng/L yielded a high NPV but missed more cases of AMI than would be acceptable to clinicians.

Single high-sensitivity troponin levels to assess patients with potential acute coronary syndromes

Heart ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. heartjnl-2020-317997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cara Barnes ◽  
Daniel M Fatovich ◽  
Stephen P J Macdonald ◽  
Richard F Alcock ◽  
Jon R Spiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Cardiac Troponin ◽  
Troponin I ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Early Discharge ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Risk Patients

ObjectiveWe tested the hypothesis that patients with a potential acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and very low levels of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I can be efficiently and safely discharged from the emergency department after a single troponin measurement.MethodsThis prospective cohort study recruited 2255 consecutive patients aged ≥18 years presenting to the Emergency Department, Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia, with chest pain without high-risk features but requiring the exclusion of ACS. Patients were managed using a guideline-recommended pathway or our novel Single Troponin Accelerated Triage (STAT) pathway. The primary outcome was the percentage of patients discharged in <3 hours. Secondary outcomes included the duration of observation and death or acute myocardial infarction in the next 30 days.ResultsThe study enrolled 1131 patients to the standard cohort and 1124 to the STAT cohort. Thirty-eight per cent of the standard cohort were discharged directly from emergency department compared with 63% of the STAT cohort (p<0.001). The median duration of observation was 4.3 (IQR 3.3–7.1) hours in the standard cohort and 3.6 (2.6–5.4) hours in the STAT cohort (p<0.001), with 21% and 38% discharged in <3 hours, respectively (p<0.001). No patients discharged directly from the emergency department died or suffered an acute myocardial infarction within 30 days in either cohort.ConclusionsAmong low-risk patients with a potential ACS, a pathway which incorporates early discharge based on a single very low level of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin increases the proportion of patients discharged directly from the emergency department, reduces length of stay and is safe.Trial registration numberACTRN12618000797279.

PD41 Use Of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assays In Real-Practice Within Emergency Departments

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (S1) ◽  
pp. 143-143
Author(s):  
Marco Marchetti ◽  
Laura Camoni ◽  
Luz Irene Urbina ◽  
Alessia Biondi ◽  
Tiziana Grassi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Real World ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Cardiac Troponin ◽  
Troponin I ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Real World Data ◽  
Multicenter Observational Study ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Rule Out

Introduction:Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. The European Society of Cardiology Guidelines have established a new definition of myocardial infarction and have strengthened the central role of cardiac troponins in cardiology diagnostics for rule-in and rule-out of non ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). High-sensitivity cardiac troponin I assays (hsTnI) should increase diagnostic sensitivity, and a shorter interval for ruling-in and ruling-out AMI. This analysis aims to provide an overview of the clinical, economic, organizational and ethical impact of the use of hsTnI in clinical practice of Emergency Departments (ED) in Italy.Methods:HsTnl for rule-in and rule-out of AMI in the ED is being evaluated using the EUnetHTA Core Model® framework for health technology assessment. The hsTnI HTA assessment will be completed with real-world evidence derived from a multicenter observational study which has been designed to be conducted in 12 Italian EDs, enrolling 6000 patients with chest pain of suspected cardiac origin, aiming to provide data from the Italian context on clinical, organizational and economic aspects of the use of the test in the ED. Endpoints of the study include: time lapses related to diagnosis, admission, treatment and discharge of patients; number of tests performed; and number of patients diagnosed with AMI.Results:Initial results from a literature review confirm the usefulness of the hsTnI assay in diagnosing AMI. Generated real-world data will be collected, analyzed and integrated to existing evidence to assess the utility of the test in real contexts, providing details relevant for organizational aspects of the use of the test in the ED.Conclusions:The use of hsTnl could improve diagnosis of AMI by allowing a faster ruling-in or ruling-out, and reducing inappropriate hospitalizations. Furthermore, this technology could represent an opportunity to reduce overall costs for the healthcare system.

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