Objective: This study assessed the significance of chest computed tomography (CT) in febrile patients with normal chest X-rays, identifying the predictors for infection factors on CT.
Methods: Retrospective data from Seongnam, Korea’s Secondary Medical Institution (Jan 1, 2020...
Objective: According to the European Society of Cardiology guidelines, the timing of coronary angiography (CAG) and reperfusion treatment in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) is determined based on risk stratification. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn)...
Objective: Procalcitonin (PCT) has become a biomarker for the diagnosis of bacterial infections because its levels are elevated in response to circulating endotoxins or cytokines. On the other hand, recent studies have noted elevated PCT levels in acute acetaminophen (APAP) into...