Abstract 272: Female Sex and Variations in Troponin Utilization [Session Title: Poster Session PM]

Conclusion: There is significant variation in the utilization of troponin testing across VA facilities. Our findings suggests that a patient’s sex may help explain the variation in troponin utilization. Further studies should explore whether sex differences in troponin testing account for discrepancies in outcomes and procedure utilization for patients with AMI.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Session Title: Poster Session PM Source Type: research