Sources of diagnostic adjustment by new criteria for myocardial infarction
| Potential source of diagnostic adjustment | Total (n = 48) | Ward adjustment days 1–3 | Physician adjustment days 1–3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are n (%). | |||
| Incomplete serial cardiac markers | 14 (29.2%) | 4 (28.6%) | 10 (71.4%) |
| Inappropriate physician diagnosis | 8 (16.7%) | 2 (25.0%) | 4 (50.0%) |
| Sensitivity/specificity of conventional markers | 26 (54.2%) | 10 (38.5%) | 18 (69.2%) |