Podcast
#44: Take heart: How Point-of-Care Cardiac Diagnostics Save Time and Lives
Duration: 40 Minutes
Feb 19, 2025
In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of cardiac testing at the point of care with two renowned experts on the topic, doctors Martin Than and Paul Collinson. Both of our guests today have extensive experience on the front lines of patient care and have witnessed firsthand how point-of-care testing can save time and save lives.
Disclaimers:
This educational podcast activity is brought to you by QuidelOrtho Corporation., and is not certified for continuing medical education. QuidelOrtho Corporation sponsors the program, and the speaker must present information following applicable FDA requirements.
High-sensitivity troponin testing is not available in all regions. Please reach out to your QuidelOrtho representative for more information, or visit our website at quidelortho.com.
Cordell test = A cardiac stress test to evaluate the performance and function of the heart during physical activity.
About our Speaker:
About our Speaker:
Doctor Paul Collinson
Professor of Cardiovascular Biomarkers and Consultant Cardiologist
City Saint George's Medical School
Doctor Paul Collinson is presently a professor of cardiovascular biomarkers and consultant cardiologist at City Saint George's Medical School in London. Doctor Co
Doctor Paul Collinson is presently a professor of cardiovascular biomarkers and consultant cardiologist at City Saint George's Medical School in London. Doctor Collinson has held clinical staff and university faculty positions in orthopedics, general family medicine, cardiology and pathology. He has published over 300 papers and review articles, 281 abstracts and 15 book chapters. Doctor Collinson has also been recognized numerous times for his research by the American Association of Clinical Chemists, including the Outstanding Research Award in point-of-care testing, as well as the high test award, now the IFCC Award for Lifetime Achievement and Cardiovascular biomarkers.
About our Speaker:
About our Speaker:
Doctor Martin Than
Consultant Specialist and Director of Research, Emergency Department
Christchurch Hospital
Doctor Martin Than currently holds several positions in the field, including consultant specialists and director of research for the emergency department at Chris
Doctor Martin Than currently holds several positions in the field, including consultant specialists and director of research for the emergency department at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand. He has authored 187 peer-reviewed journal articles on emergency medicine, cardiac care and diagnostics. Doctor Than is recognized worldwide for his research on the rapid diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome.
In this episode, Dr. Martin Than and Dr. Paul Collinson discuss:
- Reducing emergency department wait times by more than 30 minutes per patient
- Improving flow for ALL patients, not just those with cardiac symptoms
- Enhancing staff efficiency and patient care
