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High-sensitivity troponin allows accurate rapid diagnosis and discharge but it is not a substitute for a comprehensive patient evaluation

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Martellini, A., di Mario, C. High-sensitivity troponin allows accurate rapid diagnosis and discharge but it is not a substitute for a comprehensive patient evaluation. Intern Emerg Med 14, 341–343 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-018-2008-6

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