Copeptin is a new diagnostic parameter which – together with a Troponin test and other clinic findings – allows early rule out of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in patients with chest pain. Patients negative for both markers can be directed towards the appropriate care pathway
- At initial presentation
- Without serial blood sampling
- With a NPV (Negative predictive value) of 99.7%
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