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New Blood Test Helps Detect Heart Attack Much Faster

High-sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T (Hs-cTnT) Test can help health personnel in the emergency rooms detect heart attacks faster than before.

New Blood Test Helps Detect Heart Attack Much Faster

New Blood Test Helps Detect Heart Attack Much Faster

Heart Attacks can be diagnosed quicker than before with a new, highly-sensitive cardiac troponin test used in the emergency room.

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Heart Attack - Overview

Heart Attack - Overview

Heart attack is the death of the heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Other names for heart attack include acute myocardial infarction, coronary thrombosis, and coronary occlusion.

New High Sensitivity Troponin Assay - A Potential Game Changer In Heart Attack Diagnosis

New High Sensitivity Troponin Assay - A Potential Game Changer In Heart Attack Diagnosis

High sensitivity troponin assay measures extremely low levels of troponin enabling faster diagnosis and appropriate treatment of heart attack earlier.

Blood Test To Detect Heart Attack Risk in Emergency Department

Blood Test To Detect Heart Attack Risk in Emergency Department

Chest pain does not necessarily mean that its a heart attack. A new blood test can now help sort out the prognosis during an emergency.

Heart Attack Risk Found to be Higher Among Non-O Blood Groups

Heart Attack Risk Found to be Higher Among Non-O Blood Groups

People with non-O blood groups are at a higher risk of heart attack and cardiovascular mortality, reveals study.

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