General Information

Age Group

Adults

Status

Active

Protocol Number

CS-0908-01

Background Information

A blood test is used to help detect a heart attack by measuring a protein called troponin. A company named Quidel is sponsoring a research study to see how a blood test that they make helps to diagnose heart attacks.

Offered At

Inova Fairfax Hospital
3300 Gallows Rd.
Falls Church, VA 22042
Principal Investigator

Christopher deFilippi, MD

Eligibility Information

  • Subjects must be at least 21 years of age
  • Subjects must present to the ED with signs and symptoms of MI

Ineligibility Information

  • Subject is unwilling or unable to comply with the study procedures
  • Subject is unable to provide informed consent