The Importance of the ECG in Interpreting Troponin

<p>The Importance of the ECG in Interpreting Troponin</p> <p>Guest: Allan S. Jaffe, M.D.</p> <p>Hosts: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D. (<a href='https://twitter.com/anthonykashoumd'>@anthonykashoumd</a>)</p> <p>Joining us today to discuss high sensitivity cardiac troponin levels is Allan S. Jaffe, M.D., professor of medicine in cardiology and laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota.</p> <p>Specific topics discussed:</p> <ul><li>How to best use high sensitivity cardiac troponin levels in suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and the utility of the ECG in those cases</li> <li>How the evaluation of cardiac troponin levels can be performed in various patient populations: <ul><li>Acutely ill</li> <li>Post-operative</li> <li>Chronic medical conditions</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at <a href='https://cveducation.mayo.edu'>https://cveducation.mayo.edu</a> or on Twitter <a href='https://www.twitter.com/mayocliniccv'>@MayoClinicCV</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/MayoCVservices'>@MayoCVservices</a>.</p> <p>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MayoCVservices'>MayoCVservices</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/mayo-clinic-cardiovascular-services'>Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services</a></p> <p>NEW Cardiovascular Education App: The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mayo-clinic-cardiovascular-cme/id1578924841'>Apple</a> or <a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mayoclinic.cvcme'>Google</a> stores today!</p> <p>No CME credit offered for this episode.</p> <p>Podcast episode transcript found <a href='https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rqj4pe/The_Importance_of_the_ECG_in_Interpreting_Troponin__CC_Transcript_finalbky