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• 1. What is the advantage of using D-Dimer as first step diagnostic approach?
• 2. Does the Cardiac reader system require special training?
• 3. When using the D-Dimer rapid assay, do I have to test the other parameters on the Cardiac reader system at the same time?
• 4. Are there synergies on the Cardiac reader system?

1. What is the advantage of using D-Dimer as first step diagnostic approach?

With D-Dimer, you can avoid the use of invasive diagnostic methods such as angiography or venography in 30 to 50 percent of patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. This saves time and money, and is patient-friendly.

2. Does the Cardiac reader system require special training?

The Cardiac reader is very easy to handle. For routine measurements, all you need to do is press the start and stop buttons. The handling is easy and menu-driven. There is no intensive training necessary to handle the instrument.

3. When using the D-Dimer rapid assay, do I have to test the other parameters on the Cardiac reader system at the same time?

No! D-Dimer is no panel test. You can choose which test you wish to run when you need it. You do not need to run all three tests together.

4. Are there synergies on the Cardiac reader system?

Yes! A differential diagnosis of patients presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome, chest pain, shortness of breath, Heart Failure or VTE, can be rapidly conducted by using the same instrument to determine myoglobin (Roche CARDIAC M), troponin T (Roche CARDIAC T Quantitative), and D-dimer (Roche CARDIAC D-Dimer), NT-proBNP (Roche CARDIAC proBNP) and CK-MB (Roche CARDIAC CK-MB) A positive result for cardiac troponin T, a very specific and sensitive marker of even minimal myocardial necrosis, clearly establishes the diagnosis of myocardial infarction.

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