A new, precise definition of acute myocardial infarction.
Several international cardiovascular societies have revised their diagnostic criteria for acute myocardial infarction (MI) (J Am Coll Cardiol 2007; 50:2173-2188). The cornerstone of diagnosis remains a high level of clinical suspicion, serial electrocardiograms, and troponin levels. This article reviews the new definition and the appropriate clinical tools necessary to diagnose acute MI accurately.
Senter
Shaun
S
Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute, OH 44195, USA senters@ccf.org
Francis
Gary S
GS
D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003935:Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014336:Troponin / Q000097:blood*
D015415:Biomarkers; D014336:Troponin