Roche has received CE mark approval for its Chest Pain Triage algorithm, a significant advancement aimed at improving the detection of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS).
The Swiss company developed the advanced algorithm in collaboration with the University Hospital Heidelberg (Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg).
The algorithm is a part of Roche’s navify Algorithm Suite and promises to enhance cardiac care by providing a more accurate and rapid assessment of patients with chest pain.
Roche’s navify Algorithm Suite is a cloud-based platform that supports direct workflow integration via Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Lab Information Systems (LIS).
The algorithm leverages high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing to provide timely and reliable data that helps differentiate between cardiac and non-cardiac chest pain.
It is particularly crucial in emergency departments (EDs), which are often overcrowded and face challenges in swiftly diagnosing critical conditions.
The algorithm’s integration with existing lab solutions, such as the cardiac troponin T Assay, ensures a comprehensive approach to patient triage in emergency settings.
It incorporates guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), to provide a definitive Rule-In, Rule-Out, or Observe recommendation, simplifying decision-making.
By automatically selecting the appropriate ESC 0/1, 0/2, or 0/3 accelerated pathway based on blood sample timing, it reduces unnecessary hospital admissions and expedites treatment for true ACS cases.
The algorithm is currently available in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with plans to introduce it in the US at a later date.
It can be easily integrated into existing emergency department workflows through navify.
Roche Diagnostics CEO Matt Sause said: “The introduction of our Chest Pain Triage algorithm underscores Roche’s commitment to improving care for cardiovascular disease, one of the world’s largest health burdens.
“One of the major challenges in managing chest pain in the emergency department is the length of stay, especially since some patients aren’t actually having a heart attack.
“Our Chest Pain Triage algorithm can help doctors quickly decide who needs urgent cardiac care and who could be discharged sooner. With an early rule-out pathway, we can cut down Emergency Department visit times by over three hours.”
