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Implementing 0/1-Hour Algorithm using High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin in the Emergency Department

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26 October 2024
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Is your emergency department (ED) experiencing overcrowding due to the long turnaround time for investigation and decision-making? Is your ED experiencing difficulty triaging patients presenting with chest pain due to varying types of clinical presentation and risk factors? As one of Malaysia’s top cardiovascular hospitals, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) was experiencing similar challenges. With chest […]

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