New Risk Assessment For Heart Attack Patients
Doctors at the University of Leicester have investigated a simple blood test that can assess the condition of a patient admitted with a heart attack. The blood test measures B-type natriuretic peptide (a protein secreted from the heart) and gives a better risk assessment than the TIMI score, traditionally used to assess a person’s condition and decide on their treatment.
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Filed under: Cardiovascular on April 4th, 2008