Conventional cTn N=699 | hs-cTn N=673 | p Value | |
---|---|---|---|
cTn elevation | 255 (37) | 493 (73) | 0.0001 |
Early exercise testing | 249 (36) | 97 (14) | 0.0001 |
Early discharge due to negative exercise test | 155 (22) | 46 (7) | 0.0001 |
Imaging stress test | 102 (15) | 103 (15) | 0.8 |
Coronary angiogram | 386 (55) | 519 (77) | 0.0001 |
Unstable angina diagnosis | 142 (20) | 54 (8) | 0.0001 |
PCI | 176 (25) | 253 (38) | 0.0001 |
CABG | 40 (6) | 52 (8) | 0.2 |
Revascularisation | 215 (31) | 303 (45) | 0.0001 |
N=691 | N=669 | ||
Aspirin | 492 (71) | 550 (82) | 0.0001 |
Clopidogrel | 231 (33) | 404 (60) | 0.0001 |
β-Blockers | 390 (56) | 518 (77) | 0.0001 |
Statins | 462 (67) | 577 (86) | 0.0001 |
Absolute values are shown with percentages in brackets; medical treatment at the time of discharge in survivors.CABG, coronary artery bypass surgery; cTn, troponin; hs-cTn, high-sensitivity troponin; PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention.