acute myocardial infarction is a
major cause of death and disability. Approximately
15 million patients per year
in the United States and Europe present to the
emergency department with chest pain or other
symptoms suggestive of acute myocardial infarction.
1-3 Rapid identification of acute myocardial
infarction is critical for the initiation of effective
evidence-based medical treatment and management.
2-4